- With the Orkney’s fertile soils there are numerous farms and the most important sector is the economy. ... The nightless summer of Orkney Island fascinates tourists.
- English: The Orkney Islands form one of 32 unitary council regions of Scotland, and are a Lieutenancy Area.
- The local council is Orkney Islands Council, one of only three councils in Scotland with a majority of elected members who are independents.
- The islands hold sights and experiences you can’t find anywhere else in Scotland, so believe us when we say there are many things to do in Orkney.
- Only 17 of Orkney’s 70 islands are inhabited and some of the most dramatic scenery is along the coast where 300m cliffs plunge into white, sandy beaches.
- Indeed The Orkney Islands have been described by the famous Orcadian author George Mackay Brown as 'like sleeping whales... besides an ocean of time'.
- Things to Do in Orkney Islands, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 49,252 traveller reviews and photos of Orkney Islands tourist attractions.
- Your travel guide to the Orkney islands, Scotland: plan your trip to Orkney with the best places to see and things to do selected by Rough Guides.
- Orkney is a cluster of 70 islands located just 10 miles off the northern coastline of Scotland. ... Stromness village in the Orkney islands.