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Highland and Rare Breeds Farm
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This educational farm offers you an opportunity to experience traditional farm animals close at hand and aims to give you an understanding of their place in ancient and modern day husbandry. Meet Hebridean ewes, Soay lambs and other Northern sheep, admire Highland cows, Musvcovy ducks and Scot's Dumpy Hens. Stroke the goats and scratch the pigs. ...
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Statesman Cruises from Old Ferry Pier
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An ideal way to discover the Geopark and learn more about its fascinating geological, cultural and social history is to take part in a guided walk, tour or sea cruise. Catch the ferry just north of the village of Scourie and sail to a remarkable island where 200,000 seabirds come to breed. Guillemots, razorbills, puffins and great skuas fill the...
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Handa Island Wildlife Reserve
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Magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic on the north-west coast of Handa Island. Each summer, these cliffs come alive when nearly 200,000 seabirds gather to breed.
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Cape Wrath
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A beautiful wild bus ride and some fantastic sights and views. Best enjoyed for a full day out in conjunction with other nearby attractions.
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Inchnadamph Caves
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T hese four north facing Bone Caves of Inchnadamph look out from the base of the limestone Creag nan Uamh over the Allt nan Uamh glen. At the head of the glen, the ancient calving grounds of the reindeer are seen on the slopes of Breabag. Reindeer Cave and Bone Cave are connected by a narrow passage which children can crawl through. The caves...
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Falls of Shin Visitor Centre
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Visit the magical Falls of Shin and enjoy a great day out for all the family Spectacular water falls Leaping salmon Superb licenced restaurant Coffee shop with free wi-fi Live CCTV of falls inside centre Salmon information display Gift, clothing and food shop Adventure play area Geocaching forest trail ...
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Scottish Lighthouse Museum
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The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and a purpose-built museum housing artefacts donated by the Northern Lighthouse Board and the general public. The highlight of a visit to the museum is a guided walk to Kinnaird Head lighthouse, which was purchased from the Fraser family by the...
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Boomerangs Adventure Play - Fraserburgh
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Welcome to Boomerangs Adventure Play Broch's Biggest Children's Adventure Soft Play. Opening Hours Monday Closed Tuseday 10.00am - 7.30pm Wed - Sat 10.00am - 7.00pm Sunday 11.00am to 7.00pm Last admission 2hrs before closing Admission Under 1 Year Free 1 Year £2.00 2-4 Years £4.00 5+ Years £5.00 Family of...
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Timespan
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Timespan Museum is the starting point on a journey through the colourful historical themes of the area. It provides the visitor with a wealth of information about past ways of life and some of the more turbulent events in Sutherland’s history. It combines local stories and folklore from the past and present with a multi-faceted...
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Wick Heritage Museum
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Little is known of the early history of this Northern Scottish town but there is ample evidence in the surrounding countryside of Neolithic/Bronze Age settlement and the shelters and defences of succeeding Ages. However, it was the Vikings that gave Wick its name (from the old Norse vik = bay). Although King James the VI of Scotland made Wick a...
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The Castle of Mey Animal
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The new Animal Centre, which was opened in 2007, is based in the old granary and is enjoyed by children and adults alike. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere gives them the opportunity to see animals well cared for in a happy environment. Visitors can have hands-on, supervised contact with some of the animals, providing an enjoyable and...
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
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When a wild storm on Orkney in 1850 exposed the ruins of ancient dwellings, Skara Brae, the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, was discovered. The excavated farming settlement dates back 5000 years. Within the stone walls of the dwellings – separated by passages – are stone beds, dressers, seats and boxes for...
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Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
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The Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum houses an important record of the role the Royal Navy played in Orkney during both World Wars. Situated at Lyness on the island of Hoy, the centre is run by Orkney Islands Council Museums Service, who have converted the former pump house to provide a comprehensive series of interpretative displays, as well...
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Kirkwall Swimming Pool
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The pool is 25 mertres long and 10.8 metres wide and ranges from 1 metre to 3 metres deep. The pool also has a diving board and spectator area which can accommodate 200 people.
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The Orkney Museum
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The Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney, from the Stone Age, to the Picts and Vikings, right through to the present day. There is a large collection of old photos and activities to amuse younger visitors. The Museum’s collection is of international importance and it has a changing temporary exhibition programme.
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Orkney Wireless Museum
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The Museum came about because of the love of wireless sets of its founder, the late Jim MacDonald. During his lifetime he gathered together an extensive and varied collection of domestic and defence wireless electronic equipment.
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Balfour Castle
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While staying at Balfour Castle you may wish to create your own itinerary for exploring Orkney. Alternatively we can offer you numerous activities or tours suitable for individuals, families or groups. Below is a list of some of what we offer. BOATING Balfour Castle has 2 private boats: a 5.25 metre inflatable ideal for short trips and cave...
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Rousay - Egilsay & Wyre
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Set within the wild Atlantic Ocean lie the three small Islands of Rousay. Egilsay and Wyre. From the Stone Age to the present day the seas have brought settlers and visitors alike to these beautiful Islands. Rousay is the largest of the three with a population of some 222. Egilsay and Wyre have a population of 26 and 24 respectively. A modern roll...
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Orkney Marine-Life Aquarium
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The Orkney Marine-Life Aquarium exhibits Marine Life found in the waters of Orkney and the Scottish coast in addition to a unique opportunity to see and understand some aspects of the Marine environment, the strange creatures that inhabit our "Inner Space" and the utilisation of the sea by man in fishing and aquaculture. A remarkable...
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Corrigall Farm Museum
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Opened to the public in 1980, Corrigall Farm Museum is a traditional but and ben house. It portrays a typical Orkney farmhouse and steading in Victorian times (late 19th Century). The working barn and grain kiln, horse-drawn machinery and livestock make for an interesting visit for children and adults.
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