by StarGazer3542
I took the shore excursion to Maeshowe and the standing stones. Maeshowe has the largest collection of Nordic tunes outside of Scandinavia. It was a very claustrophobic entrance to get into the structure, but I’m glad I did it. There was too many to really get a good look at it as the location is small. The standing stones were under restoration as they were trying to build up the marsh to protect them. We were still able to visit them. After returning to the ship I took the free shuttle into town. There was a beautiful display at St.Georges Cathedral. There was also a spot across the way with free WiFi and an indoor craft show the day I was there. I wandered up and down the streets using a map from the patter. It seemed like quintessential European streets that us Americans think of when we think of Europe. I found great deals on T-shirt and found a local market that sold whisky chocolate and fresh marmalades. I loved this little island. On a side not my friends went to the italian chapel and said it was magnificent.
by Bangor1
Port facilities good
Visited: May 08, 2017
by LagunaTick
Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & Skaill House. Extremely interesting tour and a great experience despite the cold rainy weather.
Visited: May 17, 2019
by JacquiPrice7
Did an excursion of a tour round the islands, it was nice to see the different areas. Best part was the Italian Chapel. It is beautiful
Visited: Jul 13, 2018
by jdmart7
We enjoyed Inverary Castle and all its history. The current Duke of Argyll and his family still live there.
Visited: May 21, 2015
by sailawayus
Viking history merged with Scottish traditions, wow! Truely spectacular & a highlight of our cruise.
Visited: Jun 30, 2019
by 3706bogner
We did not make it to Kirkwall because of the storm.
Visited: Jul 31, 2016
by hartmj
fabulous location, rather overwhelmed by tourists when the cruise ship arrives but still lovely.
Visited: Jul 11, 2013
by spencerboyce
We did the excursion to the Italian Chapel in Scapa Flow and also toured the Highland Park distillery. Enjoyed them both. The Italian Chapel (made by Italian prisoners of war in WWII) is something to see.
Visited: Jun 04, 2019
by JacquiPrice7
I met up with an old school friend who took me all over to see the standing stones and Churchill barriers and the Italian chapel. Then later I went on a walking tour and saw the cathedral and the castles. They are well worth a visit.
Visited: Aug 29, 2019
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