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The Italian Chapel is a highly ornate Catholic chapel on Lamb Holm in the Orkney Islands. It was built during World War II by Italian prisoners of war, who were housed on the previously uninhabited island while they constructed the Churchill Barriers to the east of Scapa Flow.

Explore the legendary Scapa Distillery. Situated on the shore of Scapa Flow, one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

Orkney

Scapa the Orcadian Distillery

St Magnus Cathedral dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It is the most northerly cathedral in the United Kingdom, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney when the islands were ruled by the Norse Earls of Orkney. 

St. Magnus Cathedral

Among the tall green grass and purple heather between Loch Harray and Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar standing stones thrust from the earth like rusting giants’ swords. At 340 feet (104 meters) in diameter, 27 of the original 60 stones survive, making this the third-biggest stone circle in Britain. 

Ring of Brodgar

One of Scotland's oldest stone castles, this is associated with the Norwegian Viking giant Kolbein Hruga.

Cubbie Roo's Castle

Yesnaby Castle is found just south of the Brough of Bigging in Yesnaby on the west coast of Orkney mainland. (GR 218154) The stack was made famous by Joe Brown and his mates who made the first ascent in 1967, subsequently this stack and the Old Man of Hoy are the only two stacks in Orkney who regularly receive assaults by visiting climbers.

Yesnaby Castle Sea Stack

The Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney, from the Stone Age, to the Picts and Vikings, right through to the present day. There is a large collection of old photos and activities to amuse younger visitors. 

Monday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Italian Chapel

The Italian Chapel is a highly ornate Catholic chapel on Lamb Holm in the Orkney Islands. It was built during World War II by Italian prisoners of war, who were housed on the previously uninhabited island while they constructed the Churchill Barriers to the east of Scapa Flow.

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More in Orkney

Scapa the Orcadian Distillery

St. Magnus Cathedral

Ring of Brodgar

Cubbie Roo's Castle

Yesnaby Castle Sea Stack

The Orkney Museum

Other Museums & History

Discovery Point

V&A Dundee

Wardlaw Museum

Hugh Miller's Birthplace

National Museum Scotland

Barry Mill