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Skara Brae, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK | Skara Brae is a l… | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Northern Scotland, Skara Brae, Glasgow City, Orkney Islands, Pinup Art, Voyage Europe, Old Stone, Scotland Travel, British Isles

Skara Brae is a large stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It consists of ten clustered houses, and was occupied from roughly 3180 BC–2500 BC. It is Europe's most complete Neolithic village and the level of preservation is such that it has gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status and been called the "Scottish Pompeii". To view my blog from day five of my Scotland holiday. Click the link below…

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A travel guide cover features two pictures of black and white killer whales. Northern Island, Scotland Road Trip, Wildlife Travel, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Orca Whales, Remote Island, Europe Summer, Dream Holiday

The best place to see orca, whales and dolphins in Orkney is from the land. Hoxa Head (South Ronaldsay), Marwick Head and Scapa Flow (West Mainland) are all popular whale watching spots in Orkney's Mainland, while Catnick Head (Hoy), Noup Head (Westray) and North Hill (Papa Westray) are some of the best places to see orca in the Orkney Islands. Joining a wildlife tour is a great way to maximise your chances of orca and whale sightings, with Ocean Trek offering a great Historical and Wildlife…

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The Travel Hack’s Guide to the Orkney Is... Scotland Road Trip, Travel Hack, Beach Packing, Orkney Islands, Hidden Places, Mary Queen Of Scots, Scottish Islands, Belem, Inverness

I took a family trip to the Orkney Islands with NorthLink Ferries and had the most amazingly peaceful week in such a stunning area of the UK. Here's what I got up to and my guide to the Orkney Islands. Have you ever noticed the way you rarely realise how hectic and stressful life can

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