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For cosy stays: The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club is a comfortable 3-star hotel only a short drive from the Ring of Brogdar and Standing Stones of Stenness.If hikes are your thing, you’ll want to discover 10 great places to go walking in Scotland. That and the runic graffiti left by the Vikings back in the 12th century.Īlongside loving Orkney’s spectacular scenery and historic attractions, you also mentioned its excellent opportunities for outdoor adventuring, with one respondent declaring Orkney to have “some of Scotland's best walking routes”. Arguably Europe’s most impressive burial chamber complex, Maes Howe’s most extraordinary feature is the way the tomb aligns with the winter solstice sun. Then there’s the Ring of Brodgar, the monumental Stones of Stenness, and the nearby Maes Howe burial site. Stunningly sited by the sweeping curve of the Bay of Skaill, the remains of this 5000-year-old fishing and farming village are astoundingly well-preserved, and especially beautiful on bright days. The ancient settlement of Skara Brae is a must-visit. Stromness also happens to be one of the 30 best seaside towns UK. The four sites that make up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney near Stromness were awarded World Heritage status in 1999. Rich in mystery-shrouded Stone Age sites, Orkney is a veritable living museum. Orkney - one of the northeastern coast's most beautiful places in Scotland What you love: “The lovely beaches and open scenery”