Stromness Museum
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Overview
The museum focuses on Orkney's broad maritime connections, including fishing, whaling, the Hudson's Bay Company, the German Fleet in Scapa Flow, and the award-winning Pilot's House extension. The Natural History Gallery is fully restored, displaying a fine collection of curios and rare and interesting exhibits.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-Mar, Mon-Sat 11-3.30. Closed Xmas, New Year & 3 wks winter
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
This cluster of more than 70 islands and skerries lies off the northern coast of Scotland, separated from it by the churning waters of the Pentland Firth.
Approaching on the ferry from Scrabster or Aberdeen, the first view of Hoy, with its tall rock stacks and slabby red sandstone cliffs, is at first misleading.
Nearby places to stay
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Nearby places to stay
Forss House Hotel
Forss House Hotel was built in 1810, this delightful country house is set in its own 20 acres of woodland. The hotel offers a choice of bedrooms, from the traditionally styled rooms in ...
Mackays Hotel
This well-established hotel is situated just outside the town centre overlooking the River Wick and has an entrance onto the world's shortest street – Ebenezer Place. MacKays provides w...
Duncorann House
This luxury home lies in a quiet location only a few minutes from town centre. An ideal base for visiting Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney Islands, it is very popular with families ...
Orkney Caravan Park at The Pickaquoy Centre
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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is a peaceful three-bedroomed cottage in a stunning location adjacent to the Lighthouse at Noss Head, just outside Wick. The cottage is well equipped, wi...
