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Things to See and Do in Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides

The list below are just a few of the many things to do while visiting the Western Isles of the Hebrides:

• Clickable Regional Map for ASVA attractions (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions)
• Standing stones of Callanais
• Stornoway with variey of pubs, restaurants, & ceilidhs
• Boat trips
• Lewis Loom Centre
• Fingal's cave
• Arts and crafts by local artists
• Outdoor sports such as kayaking or kite surfing

Some of the many places to visit while in Shetland are:

• Clickable Regional Map for ASVA attractions (Association os Scottish Visitor Attractions)
• Archaeological digs such as Old Scatness and Jarlshof
  Shetland Museum
• Celtic standing stones such as Bressay Stovel and The Papil Stone
• Incredible walks along uninhabited beaches and hillsides
• The unforgettable summer skies called the 'Simmer Dim'
• Shetland ponies
• Bird watching, Sea life gazing, and otter spotting

Some of the many sights to visit in Orkney are:

• Clickable Regional Map for ASVA attractions (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions)
• Skara Brae
• Chambered cairns of Maes Howe
• Sunken ships at Skapa flow
• The Italian Chapel
• Pier Art Centre in Stromness
• Many festivals such as St. Magnus Festival
• Loch and sea fishing
• Cycling
• Midnight golf