Landmarks near Hoy

Historic 1851 lighthouse on Graemsay guiding ships safely through Hoy Sound to Stromness, embodying Orkney’s rich maritime legacy.

Historic cannon from an American privateer, set against the stunning backdrop of Stromness harbour’s maritime heritage.

A 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb where ancient rituals and mysteries still whisper from the darkness.

Explore Rennibister Earth House, a mysterious Iron Age underground passage in Orkney, where ancient human remains reveal a haunting prehistoric story.

Explore Kirkwall’s hidden Iron Age subterranean marvel, Grain Earth House, where ancient stone pillars guard secrets beneath a modern industrial estate.

Historic WWII causeways in Orkney that safeguarded Scapa Flow and now link islands with a rich legacy of resilience and culture.

A striking wooden monument in Orkney symbolizing friendship and shared heritage between First Nations and Orcadian cultures.

Discover Scotland’s only complete medieval cathedral, a stunning red and yellow sandstone masterpiece steeped in Viking history and spiritual heritage.

Explore HMS Tern, Orkney’s preserved WWII naval air station, where history and rugged landscapes meet in a unique wartime heritage site.

Britain's most iconic signpost marks the legendary endpoint of the 874-mile Land's End to John o' Groats journey.

Discover the ancient ruins of St. Coomb Chapel, a 6th-century site near Castletown that reveals Scotland’s early Christian heritage.

Perched on Caithness cliffs, Old Keiss Castle’s dramatic ruins tell the tale of Sinclair nobility and Scotland’s turbulent history.

An atmospheric Iron Age broch perched on a Caithness headland, offering dramatic sea views and a powerful sense of Scotland’s ancient past.

A 14th-century Highland fortress overlooking the River Thurso, once seat of the Earls of Caithness.

An Iron Age tower standing sentinel on Orkney's windswept cliffs, where ancient stones meet the North Sea.

Explore the rugged heritage and stunning landscapes of Mackay Country, the ancestral home of Clan Mackay in Scotland’s northern Highlands.

A welcoming 4-star inn in Wick offering clean rooms, attentive service, and a perfect base for exploring the rugged Scottish Highlands.

Experience warm Scottish hospitality and locally inspired cuisine in the heart of historic Wick at the family-run Mackays Hotel.

Explore Tinker's Cave, a poignant coastal landmark revealing the resilient history of Scotland's last cave-dwelling tinkers.

A 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber where you can step inside ancient stone and touch the portal stones of the dead.

Discover Lybster Harbour’s historic fishing charm and serene coastal beauty nestled in Scotland’s rugged Caithness coastline.

Explore the ancient stronghold of Clan Mackay with stunning Highland views from Castle Varrich’s rugged promontory near Tongue.

Explore the towering Iron Age Dun Dornaigil Broch, a drystone marvel perched above the Strathmore River in Scotland’s wild Highlands.