Museums · Scottish Islands
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
In or near Stromness.
Orkneyinga Saga Centre — a museum in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Orkneyinga Saga Centre is a museum located in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Orkneyinga Saga Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Islands. It focuses on the history and culture of the Orkney Islands, particularly the Norse influence. The centre offers insights into the Orkneyinga Saga, a historical narrative that chronicles the lives of the Norse earls of Orkney.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9224, -3.1573
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/337202032 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orkneyinga Saga Centre?
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- What is Orkneyinga Saga Centre?
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre — a museum in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orkneyinga Saga Centre?
- The nearest town is Stromness. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RD.
- How do I get to Orkneyinga Saga Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.