Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Scotland
An archipelago of more than 70 islands, graced with temperate weather warmed by the Gulf Stream, the Orkney Islands feature some of the most dramatic coastal scenery anywhere, from 1,000-foot sea cliffs to soothing white-sand beaches. Yet even more fascinating are the more than 1,000 prehistoric sites that have been found here, the greatest concentration in all of Europe.
St. Magnus Cathedral
With its beautiful stained glass windows, this impressive building still dominates the town centre of Kirkwall, over 860 years after the initial building began.
Ring O' Brodgar
This mysterious prehistoric ceremonial site features a ring of 60 stones -- 27 of which are still standing as they have for thousands of years. Legend claims the stones jutting from the landscape are frozen giants caught off guard at the first light, interrupting their moonlit dance ritual.
Skara Brae
The best-preserved prehistoric site in Europe: an entire village made of nothing but stone, from its one-room homes to tables and beds.
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