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Heart of Neolithic Orkney
The group of Neolithic monuments on Orkney consists of a large chambered tomb (Maes Howe), two ceremonial stone circles...
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Top-rated hotels

1 West End Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
2 Lynnfield Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
3 Merkister Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
All 56 B&Bs

Top-rated B&Bs

1 Hildeval Bed & Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 43 reviews
2 Castlehill Orkney 5.0 of 5 stars 56 reviews
3 Avalon House 5.0 of 5 stars 63 reviews
4 Ardvullen Bed & Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 42 reviews
5 The INN Guest House 5.0 of 5 stars 69 reviews
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Attractions

1 Skara Brae 5.0 of 5 stars 48 reviews
2 Saint Magnus Cathedral 5.0 of 5 stars 38 reviews
3 Italian Chapel 5.0 of 5 stars 26 reviews

Tours

1 Orkney Archaeology Tours - Private... 5.0 of 5 stars 78 reviews
2 Orkney Aspects Private Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 35 reviews
3 Explore Orkney Tours 4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
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1 Helgi's 4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
2 Cafe Lolz 4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
3 The Reel 4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

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