Historic buildings in Orkney Islands

Historic Structures of Orkney

Orkney’s architectural landscape spans millennia, from the Neolithic remains of Barnhouse Village to the 17th-century Skaill House. This collection features rare structures like the Dounby Click Mill, a surviving example of a horizontal water mill, and the unique 12th-century circular ruins of St Nicholas's Church. Explore the ruins of medieval palaces in Kirkwall and Birsay, alongside Victorian landmarks like the Kitchener Memorial. These sites illustrate the islands' transition from prehistoric settlements and Norse strongholds to agricultural hubs and modern commemorative spaces.