Walking in Scotland allows you the chance to experience raw, beautiful landscapes that feel untouched and yet are home to awe-inspiring Stone Age archaeological sites. Few places offer this better than the Orkney Islands archipelago off the coast of northeastern Scotland. Best known for Neolithic ruins, high blustery cliffs, and a huge variety of birdlife including puffins, the Orkneys offer the opportunity to escape to a distant time.
On our Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands trip, guided hikes and walks take you to ancient sites including the remarkably well-preserved Neolithic village Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar stone circle, and the imposing 5,000-year-old Stones of Stenness ritual monument – the oldest henge in the British Isles.
While uncovering the rich history and culture of Orkney, you also have opportunities to see the amazing birdlife on the sea cliffs of the Deerness Peninsula and the Isle of Westray, home to thriving colonies of guillemot and kittiwake. After memorable days surrounded by nature, you can savor Orcadian seafood and city walks in welcoming island towns such as Kirkwall.