Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

About

Would you like to … • Explore Scapa Flow’s wartime history • Get a feel for Orkney Island Life a 100 years ago • Touch a real fossil from 300 million years ago • See rocks that glow in the dark • Stand next to the fossilised remains of Orkney’s ancient beasts • Pick up some good quality gifts • Enjoy tasty Orkney home baking & hearty lunches. Orkney Fossil & Heritage Centre has something for everyone; curious youngsters love to see the ancient geology & fossils and everyone enjoys a glimpse through recent history in the heritage galleries. In our room about the construction of the Churchill Barriers peedie folk can even build their own. Our team at the Heritage Café will be delighted to serve you homemade soup, cakes & daily specials and it’s a handy retreat from the breeze! If you want to treat yourself or maybe pick up a gift our shop stocks everything from Orkney music CDs, books & jewellery to North Ronaldsay wool & local art. Come and have a browse, a warm Burray welcome awaits.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes