The Best Attractions In Rousay

Rousay is a small, hilly island about 3 km north of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, and has been nicknamed the Egypt of the north, due to its archaeological diversity and importance. It is separated from mainland Orkney by the Eynhallow Sound, and, like its neighbours Egilsay and Wyre, can be reached by ro-ro ferry MV Eynhallow from Tingwall, on the mainland of Orkney, which takes 20–25 minutes. This service is operated by Orkney Ferries, and can take up to 95 passengers , and 10 cars. The ferry links the islands of Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre with each other, and with the mainland of Orkney.
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The Best Attractions In Rousay

1. Midhowe Broch Rousay
Midhowe Chambered Cairn is a large Neolithic chambered cairn located on the south shore of the island of Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. The name Midhowe comes from the Iron Age broch known as Midhowe Broch, that lies just west of the tomb. The broch got its name from the fact that it's the middle of three such structures that lie grouped within 500 metres of each other and Howe from the Old Norse word haugr meaning mound or barrow. Together, the broch and chambered cairn form part of a large complex of ancient structures on the shore of Eynhallow Sound separating Rousay from Mainland, Orkney.
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2. The Taversoe Tuick Rousay
This article lists the oldest free-standing buildings constructed in the world, including on each of the continents and within each country. Building is defined as any human-made structure used or interface for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy. In order to qualify for list a structure must: be a recognisable building; incorporate features of building work from the claimed date to at least 1.5 metres in height; be largely complete or include building work to this height for most of its perimeter. contains an enclosed area with at least one entry point.This consciously excludes ruins of limited height and statues. The list also excludes: dolmens—a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones supporting a large flat horiz...
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3. The Blackhammer Cairn, Rousay Rousay
4. Knowe Of Yarso Rousay
Rousay is a small, hilly island about 3 km north of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, and has been nicknamed the Egypt of the north, due to its archaeological diversity and importance. It is separated from mainland Orkney by the Eynhallow Sound, and, like its neighbours Egilsay and Wyre, can be reached by ro-ro ferry MV Eynhallow from Tingwall, on the mainland of Orkney, which takes 20–25 minutes. This service is operated by Orkney Ferries, and can take up to 95 passengers , and 10 cars. The ferry links the islands of Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre with each other, and with the mainland of Orkney.
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America - The National Parks.
Albania and Macedonia.
Armenia.
Bangkok - Thailand.
Bhutan.
Bali - Indonesia.
Benin.
Bulgaria.
Burkina Faso.
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Cambodia.
Cape Verde.
Cats - Holiday Encounters.
Chile.
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Cornwall - South Coast Path - Walking Holiday - U K.
Croatia - Walking Holiday - NEW.
Cuba.
Dolomites - Walking Holiday - Italy - NEW.
Eastern Turkey.
Easter Island - Chile.
Ethiopia.
France - Gardens of the French Riviera - NEW.
France - Mont Blanc - Walking Holiday.
France - The Dordogne - LATEST.
Georgia.
Greece.
Greece - Crete - Walking Holiday - NEW.
Greece - Santorini - NEW.
Greece - Paros and Naxos - NEW.
India - Central - Part 1.
India - Central - Part 2.
India - Spirit of India.
Iran.
Italy - Assisi Calendimaggio Spring Festival - NEW.
Italy - Urbino & Arezzo - NEW.
Italy - Siena and San Gimignano - NEW.
Isle of Wight - Walking Holiday - U K.
Java - Indonesia.
Ladakh - India.
Lake Maggiore & Lake Como - Walking Holiday - Italy.
Lake District - Walking Holiday - U K.
Lake District - The Cumbria Way - Walking Holiday - U K - NEW.
Laos - NEW.
Lebanon.
Madagascar - NEW.
Malta - Walking Holiday.
Madiera - Walking Holiday.
Mongolia.
Montenegro - Walking Holiday - NEW.
Morocco - NEW.
Myanmar - NEW.
Nepal.
Norway - Walking Holiday.
Northern Ireland - Walking Holiday.
Orkney Islands - Walking Holiday - Scotland.
Penang - Amazing Colours of. - NEW.
Penang - Malaysia.
Peru.
Picos de Europa - Spain - Walking Holiday.
Poland.
Portugal - NEW.
Portugal - Northern - Walking Holiday.
Romania.
Scotland - West Highland Way - Walking Holiday.
Silk Road - China.
Syria.
Sorrento - Walking Holiday - Italy.
Sichuan - China.
Sicily - Italy.
Tibet.
Togo.
Tunisia.
Tuscany - Italy - NEW.
Turkey.
Uzbekistan.
Vietnam.
Wales - Walking Holiday - U K.
Yunnan - China.

Go island hopping to Stronsay

Island hopping is one of the great Orcadian adventures. Think beautiful beaches, fascinating sites and a friendly, warm welcome from locals.

Stronsay, one of our north isles, has all of the above – and more! Read our new blog at for five reasons why you should add a visit to your island itinerary.

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Video of the sites of Orkney, Scotland.
Orkney also known as the Orkney Islands,is an archipelago in northern Scotland, 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of the coast of Caithness. Orkney comprises approximately 70 islands of which 20 are inhabited. The largest island, known as the Mainland has an area of 523.25 square kilometres (202.03 sq mi) making it the sixth largest Scottish island and the tenth-largest island in the British Isles. The largest settlement and administrative centre is Kirkwall.
The name Orkney dates back to the 1st century BC or earlier, and the islands have been inhabited for at least 8,500 years. Originally occupied by Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes and then by the Picts, Orkney was invaded and forcibly annexed by Norway in 875 and settled by the Norse. It was subsequently annexed to the Scottish Crown in 1472, following the failed payment of a dowry for James III's bride, Margaret of Denmark. Orkney contains some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe, and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the Mainland, most of the islands are in two groups, the North and South Isles, all of which have an underlying geological base of Old Red Sandstone. The climate is mild and the soils are extremely fertile, most of the land being farmed. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy and the significant wind and marine energy resources are of growing importance. The local people are known as Orcadians and have a distinctive dialect and a rich inheritance of folklore. There is an abundance of marine and avian wildlife.

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Balfour Castle, Orkney Island

Our tour of Balfour Castle, Orkney.

Storm at Bay of Skaill Orkney islands Scotland

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Seal swimming in sea off the Island of Egilsay Orkney Scotland UK

May 2009

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Mrs. Boo takes you through the SOMA ( south of Market area )
A part of the city Tourists don't usually see.

Skara Brae

A 5000 year old village on the Orkney Islands.

The Best Attractions In Rousay