Learn about the Orkneyinga saga and the influence of Vikings on the Orkney Islands at Orkneyinga Saga Centre. Although the museum is small and unstaffed, its maps, informational displays, and short audio-visual presentation provide vivid insight into the Norwegian capture of the islands and outline the colorful history of the Earls of Orkney. Be sure to have your photo taken by the Viking ship model that marks the entrance for a fun memory of your visit. Work out when and for how long to visit Orkneyinga Saga Centre and other Orphir attractions using our handy Orphir vacation maker tool.
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Orkneyinga Saga Centre reviews
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Good wee visitor centre. Interesting film about the Orkney sagas. Quiet building and you leave feeling a bit more about the area. The only strange aspect was a genealogy of the Earls that included...
Good wee visitor centre. Interesting film about the Orkney sagas. Quiet building and you leave feeling a bit more about the area. The only strange aspect was a genealogy of the Earls that included... more »
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Full of information on the Viking Video to keep all ages watching and a nice costal walk passed the remains of the round church circle walk great views wounderfull views
Full of information on the Viking Video to keep all ages watching and a nice costal walk passed the remains of the round church circle walk great views wounderfull views more »
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Nice little exhibition with intentional or unintentional humour. Pretty sure they used famous people with draw on beards in their big viking family tree on purpose.
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Some interesting information and presentation. Free entrance, no queue and toilets near Orphir. Downside, there is a slight musty smell and not much to see. The information boards are a little bit "school project".
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