Scapa Flow
The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.
The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.
The body of water between mainland Scotland and the Orkney Islands is called the Pentland Firth. It is a strait that separates the northern coast of Scotland from Orkney and is known for its strong tides and currents.
The sea area between Orkney and Shetland is the meeting place of the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.
The Orkney Islands are part of Scotland.
The Orkney Islands are a group of Scottish Islands in the UK. It is in the European continent.
The Orkney Islands were returned to Scotland in 1472.
The Orkney Islands are located just off the northern tip of Scotland where the North sea and the Atlantic sea meet. The Orkney Islands are comprised of about 70 islands.
The Orkney Islands belong to Scotland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
Kirkwall
The Vikings
The Shetland and Orkney islands are part of Scotland and are governed by the Scottish government. They have a level of local autonomy through their respective councils, the Shetland Islands Council and the Orkney Islands Council, which manage local affairs within the islands.