The Orkney Islands are a group of 70 islands off the north-east coast of Scotland. Connected to the rest of the country by ferry or flight, it still feels like a completely different country. Explore one of the best preserved Neolithic settlements in Europe at Skara Brae, view the Northern Lights in winter, taste your way through the whisky and gin distilleries, or search for wildlife by foot, kayak, air, or bike.