Family days out in The Orkney Isles
8 listed · best reviewed first
Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in The Orkney Isles
Stromness
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
★ 4.7 (2,583)
Step into Scotland's ancient past at this remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old Stone Age settlement, where families can explore original dwellings and discover how Neolithic people lived on Orkney's windswept coast.
Stromness
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum
★ 4.8 (392)
Explore the dramatic naval heritage of Orkney's famous wartime anchorage through fascinating exhibits at this Hoy museum dedicated to Scapa Flow's maritime history.
Burray
Fossil and Heritage Centre
★ 4.6 (417)
Discover ancient treasures and local history on Burray at this accessible museum showcasing fascinating fossils and island heritage, with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout.
Orkney
Tomb of the Eagles
★ 4.6 (358)
Explore this fascinating 5,000-year-old burial chamber where ancient remains and eagle bones were discovered, complete with visitor facilities including accessible toilets and picnic areas.
Orkney
Kirbuster Museum
★ 4.9 (170)
Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmhouse museum in Birsay, where visitors can explore authentic island heritage while enjoying picnic grounds and an onsite restaurant.
Kirkwall
The Orkney Museum
★ 4.6 (232)
Discover Orkney's fascinating heritage at this wheelchair-accessible museum in historic Tankerness House, showcasing island life through the ages in the heart of Kirkwall.
Stromness
The Pier Arts Centre
★ 4.7 (126)
Experience rotating art exhibitions and creative family workshops throughout the year at this Stromness gallery on the Orkney Isles, where visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.
Harray
Corrigal Farm Museum
★ 4.7 (57)
Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmstead where little ones can discover rural island life, complete with onsite dining and baby-friendly facilities in the Harray countryside.
Quick answers
How many family days out are there in The Orkney Isles?+
We list 8 in The Orkney Isles. The best-reviewed are shown first.
Which family days out in The Orkney Isles are best reviewed?+
By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (4.7/5, 2,583 reviews), Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum (4.8/5, 392 reviews) and Fossil and Heritage Centre (4.6/5, 417 reviews).
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