Alicen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Orkney is an island of hugely significant archaeological interest and considered to be the centre of ancient Britain. Long before the Egyptians even dreamed about building the pyramids, Neolithic inhabitants built some astonishing sites in the North.
This a fascinating Neolithic burial chambered cairn built around 28000 BC. It is situated 1.5 miles and 2 minutes away from Smiddy Cottage. There is a visitor centre in Stenness Village and a shuttle bus from there to the cairn itself.
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Maeshowe
Stoneyhill RoadThis a fascinating Neolithic burial chambered cairn built around 28000 BC. It is situated 1.5 miles and 2 minutes away from Smiddy Cottage. There is a visitor centre in Stenness Village and a shuttle bus from there to the cairn itself.
Unstan chambered cairn is 0.2 miles and one minute distance from Smiddy Cottage. Built approximately 2800 BC it is another one of Orkney's Neolithic gems. Entrance is free, unescorted and you can visit at any time of day or night.
Unstan chambered cairn
Unstan chambered cairn is 0.2 miles and one minute distance from Smiddy Cottage. Built approximately 2800 BC it is another one of Orkney's Neolithic gems. Entrance is free, unescorted and you can visit at any time of day or night.
The Ring of Brodgar is a Neolithic henge and stone circle. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit anytime of day and night. It is an unescorted site in the evening hours. It is situated a couple of miles from Smiddy Cottage. It is one of the northernmost examples of hung circles in the U.K. it is a site of great presence and awe. Thoroughly recommended and not to be missed.
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Ring von Brodgar
B9055The Ring of Brodgar is a Neolithic henge and stone circle. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit anytime of day and night. It is an unescorted site in the evening hours. It is situated a couple of miles from Smiddy Cottage. It is one of the northernmost examples of hung circles in the U.K. it is a site of great presence and awe. Thoroughly recommended and not to be missed.
Hidden within the tiny, winding streets of Stromness the museum is a great place to visit on a rainy day. Weekly ticket, pay once and visit as often as you like for the seven days. A great idea as there is so much to look at! Open daily, 10am - 5pm. Open until 7pm on Wednesdays. Exhibitions changing regularly. Situated 2.2 miles from Smiddy Cottage, 4 minutes away.
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Stromness Museum
52 Alfred StHidden within the tiny, winding streets of Stromness the museum is a great place to visit on a rainy day. Weekly ticket, pay once and visit as often as you like for the seven days. A great idea as there is so much to look at! Open daily, 10am - 5pm. Open until 7pm on Wednesdays. Exhibitions changing regularly. Situated 2.2 miles from Smiddy Cottage, 4 minutes away.
Is a Neolithic stone built settlement at the Bay of Skaill. There are eight clusters of houses and was occupied approximately 3180 years ago. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great fun to visit as you walk inside the houses unescorted. There is also a visitor centre. It is 8.1 miles away and 13 minutes from Smiddy Cottage
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Is a Neolithic stone built settlement at the Bay of Skaill. There are eight clusters of houses and was occupied approximately 3180 years ago. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great fun to visit as you walk inside the houses unescorted. There is also a visitor centre. It is 8.1 miles away and 13 minutes from Smiddy Cottage
Kirkwall is the capital city of Orkney and is the largest town. There are many historic sights here; St.Magnus Cathdral, The Earl's Palace and Orkney Museum to name but a few. Kirkwall is 11.9 miles and 17 minutes from Smiddy Cottage.
There are lots of places to eat and drink here and it is a lively and culturally rich city. Recommended.
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Kirkwall
Kirkwall is the capital city of Orkney and is the largest town. There are many historic sights here; St.Magnus Cathdral, The Earl's Palace and Orkney Museum to name but a few. Kirkwall is 11.9 miles and 17 minutes from Smiddy Cottage.
There are lots of places to eat and drink here and it is a lively and culturally rich city. Recommended.
Eating out
Lovely cafe open during the day. Fabulous cakes all hand baked, gluten free and vegan always available too. We go there often and is our favourite cafe.
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Well Park Garden Centre
Mill StreetLovely cafe open during the day. Fabulous cakes all hand baked, gluten free and vegan always available too. We go there often and is our favourite cafe.
This is one of our regular restaurants which we highly recommend. Very friendly service and beautiful food.
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The Foveran
This is one of our regular restaurants which we highly recommend. Very friendly service and beautiful food.
We love this place and have only just discovered it recently. Very friendly service. Pizzas cooked while you watch.
Eviedale Bistro & Bakehouse
We love this place and have only just discovered it recently. Very friendly service. Pizzas cooked while you watch.