Orphir

Orphir Map

Orphir (ON Orfjara, land joined to an island at low water) forms the north shore of Scapa Flow. While the parish may lack the spectacular archaeological sites and scenery of other parts of Orkney, it still has much to offer the visitor, including beaches, wildlife and historical sites.

Loch of Kirbister

The A964 runs west from Kirkwall through Orphir, affording many fine views over Scapa Flow along the way. The first viewpoint is from Greenigoe (HY405075) from where oil tankers, and sometimes warships, as well as the oil slick from HMS Royal Oak, may be seen. During the two World Wars there were often many ships moored in this great natural harbour.

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