Orkney Islands Accommodation

Orkney Islands is a cluster of islands that are located off of the northern shores of Scotland. For those that may know Scotland well, or for those that are going to the Scotland area for holiday, many will take a gander at the Orkney Islands as they are away from the Scotland area, but still have the feel of being in a part of Scotland.

The accommodations that accompany the Orkney Islands are plentiful. The Orkney Islands offer ferries and air transportation to get people from one location to another in the chain of islands. The Orkney Islands are fairly close to one another, which makes it easy to travel between them. Attractions that are available on the islands are certainly something to talk about, as well. The Orkney Islands are home to the Skara Brae stones, which is where the Vikings buried their deceased over 12 centuries ago.

Bed and breakfasts are typically the types of accommodations that will be found in the Orkney Island area. One place of popular business is the Alskahem bed and breakfast.

Orkney Island Fact: Cameron Stout, who was the winner of the popular US television show, Big Brother, hails from the Orkney Islands.

Editor’s Pick: Visiting the various geological formations, such as the Old Man of Hoy, makes for a fun day trip.