The Mainland Orkney - Scotland's Islands

Orkney, also known as the Orkney Islands, is an archipelago in northern Scotland. Orkney comprises approximately 70 islands. Mainland, the largest island, is the main island of Orkney. The climate is mild and the soils are extremely fertile, most of the land is farmed. The history of the island's occupation has provided numerous important archaeological sites and the sandstone bedrock provides a platform for fertile farmland. View unique Neolithic monuments, such as Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae and Standing Stones of Stenness. The wildlife of the Orkneys is very impressive; they are especially famous for their different seabirds.