A Day on Orkney
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Morning
Start the morning from the flagstoned village of Stromness and head out on the road to Skara Brae. The roads turn and undu-late on rolling pasture and are really a network of lanes, but the way is well signposted – a pity in some respects, as Orkney is a delightful place to get lost in.
You’ll need two hours to do the Neolithic remains justice, as well as fitting in a visit to Skaill House and sampling cakes dripping with icing in the café.
Drive on to the great stone circle known as the Ring of Brodgar, and also visit the roadside standing stones of Stenness.
So far you’ve only covered 12 miles (20 km)! Time for lunch over at the Maes Howe Visitor Centre.
Afternoon
After lunch, explore Maes Howe. It’s dark inside, and a guide lights up the runes with a torch. Drive on to Kirkwall. Visit the cathedral (it has a great little café) and the museum – neither of which are arduous or lengthy – and walk the town’s charming streets.
In the evening, dine at the Creel Inn & Restaurant (see Balfour Castle, Orkney) in St Margaret’s Hope and feel like a satiated Viking.
Note, Orkney is a delightful place to cycle and it’s easy to hire bicycles. The car route described above makes a lovely day’s cycle ride if you return to Stromness after Maes Howe.
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