Sail with NorthLink to discover Orkney's archaeological treasures

Travellers who have a passion for archaeology might be interested in sailing to the Orkney Islands with NorthLink Ferries to see some fascinating remains and prehistoric settlements.

Writing for the Telegraph, Paul Humphreys said that the islands offer visitors a "rare glimpse" of Stone Age life.

One of the sites worth seeing is Skara Brae, a settlement on the Orkney mainland that was discovered in 1850 after being buried for centuries.

The 5,000-year-old housing complex comprises beds, hearths, dressers and storage units.

Travellers can take ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall with NorthLink, which also operates a service from Scrabster to Stromness on Orkney.

As well as visiting Skara Brae, holidaymakers can see the Ring of Brodgar stone circle and henge, the Stones of Stenness and Maeshowe, which form part of a Unesco World Heritage site.

Visit Scotland recently released a guide for archaeology enthusiasts that highlights a number of significant sites on the Orkney Islands, as well as the Outer Hebrides and Shetland.

People exploring the region can also take ferries from Gills Bay to St Margarets Hope with Pentland Ferries.

Posted by Andrew Smith

Stromness - Scrabster

1 x Foot Passenger(s) Return

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07/07/2012 - 14/07/2012

£37

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Larne - Troon

Car + 2 Return

Travelling on:

05/06/2012 - 05/06/2012

£158

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St Margarets Hope - Gills Bay

Car + 4 Return

Travelling on:

02/06/2012 - 17/06/2012

£178

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