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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Orkney
Planning accessible days out in Orkney? Start here: these attractions indicate wheelchair access, and where owners have added detail you'll find accessibility notes on each attraction's page.
Museums & Galleries
3.4 mi from Orkney
Orkney Museum
The Orkney Museum, housed in the historic Tankerness House in Kirkwall, tells the story of Orkney from prehistory to the present day. You can explore a nationally significant archa...
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9.4 mi from Orkney
Stromness Museum
Stromness Museum is a small independent museum in the town of Stromness in Orkney, Scotland focusing on the town's connections to maritime and natural history. The building which a... — Wikipedia
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10.5 mi from Orkney
Kirbuster Farm Museum
Kirbuster Farm Museum, in Birsay on Orkney's west mainland, preserves the last un-restored traditional Firehoose in Northern Europe, complete with a central hearth, peat fire and s...
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12.6 mi from Orkney
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Where to stay near Orkney
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Orkney guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Orkney?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Orkney Museum, Town Hall and Orkney Wireless Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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