- Founded in 1137 by Earl Rognvald, this stunning building with its distinctive sandstone hues is one of Orkney's most significant landmarks. It is Britain's most Northerly Cathedral.
- This beautiful chapel is known as the Italian chapel because it was built by Italian prisoners of war sent to Orkney to help build the Churchill Barriers during World War Two.
- The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae is the best-preserved group of prehistoric houses in western Europe and gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status as one of four sites making up "The Heart of Neolithic Orkney".
- The Scapa Flow Museum tells the story of Scapa Flow and Orkney's role during two World Wars. The newly restored museum on Hoy re-opened in 2022 and is home to more than 250 fascinating artefacts.