Scotland's Outer Islands Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The beauty of Scotland's Outer Islands lies in their remoteness, their difference. Just a stone's throw from John o'Groats, the Orkney Islands harbour neolithic ruins and poignant reminders of World War II. Further to the east the Shetlands are alive with the cry of seabirds echoing off the rugged cliffs whilst the Western Isles' mystery lies in their standing stones.
Outer Islands
- Orkney Islands - renowned for its archeological sites some of which are World Heritage Sites and Scapa Flow, the largest sheltered anchorage in the world, the Orkney Islands lie just a short ferry ride from mainland Scotland
- Shetland Islands - Bronze Age and Viking settlements can be found on all the Shetland Islands, providing historic resting places for the plethora of wildlife and seabirds that fill the island skies
- Western Isles - the piquant smell of smoking peat fires still hangs in the air on autumn nights over the many islands that form this remote chain off the west coast of Scotland, dedicated to fishing and wildlife
Plan your visit to the Outer Islands
- Outer Islands Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in the Highlands of Scotland
- Outer Islands Attractions - browse our list of attractions in the Highlands of Scotland
- Outer Islands Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
More hotels around the Scottish Regions
Edinburgh & Firth of Forth Hotels - Glasgow & The Clyde Coast Hotels
North East Scotland Hotels
Outer Islands Hotels - South of Scotland Hotels
Western Highlands & Islands Hotels
