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West Shaird
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Attractions Page
Places To See:

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
See handwoven tapestries and studio. where they are made.

The Workshop
Local crafts and art gallery in St Margarets Hope

Tomb of the Eagles
A neolithic burial chamber and house - with excellent visitors centre.

The Smithy Museum
The Mowatts Smithy museum is open to visitors every day.


Marine Life Aquarium
A remarkable variety of sea life on display. much of it gathered by fishermen working in Scapa Flow and Orkney coastal water

Orkney Fossil & Heritage Centre
The museum has mementoes of both World Wars plus a good display of fossils and crystals

Churchill Barriers
Built during WWII after the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in 1939

Italian Chapel
World War II Italian POWS built this from a converted anderson shelter.
Restaurant and Hotels:

Creel Restaurant

Murray Arms Hotel

Sands Motel

Skerries Bistro

Jim Freds Cafe

On Your Doorstep:

Beaches and coastal walks
World class sandy beaches and beautiful clifftop walks

St Margaret's Hope
offers a Taste of Scotland restaurant (The  Creel), 9 hole golf course, tennis, bowls, shops, pubs and fitness suite

The Howe of Hoxa
A mound concealing a ruined broch, and is reputed to be the place where Earl Thorfinn Skull- Splitter was buried around 970 AD

The Sands o' Wright
Pristine beach which is the venue for the annual South Ronaldsay Boys  Ploughing Match

Sandwick and Windwick Bays
Great place to see grey seals (autumn is the pupping Season)

Hoxa Head
Military enthusiasts will enjoy Hoxa Head. Follow the marked walkway and explore coastal battery sites. Area also noted for its wild flowers and superb views of Scapa Flow.

The Churchill Barriers
Constructed following the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in 1939

Italian Chapel
Italian POWs converted a nissan hut into a glorious chapel.

Kirkwall
Orkney's main town, ,with its palaces and famous St. Magnus cathedral, is a 20-minute drive away.

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