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The ancient isles

Made up of around 70 islands, visitors enjoy the unspoilt landscapes, wide open spaces and the abundant island wildlife in Orkney. With a unique culture and history, there’s no other place quite like it.

Find out more about the region’s tourism with this comprehensive selection of research and insights we’ve put together for you.

Orkney Islands Visitor Survey 2019

Published May 2020

Orkney Islands Visitor Survey 2019 - executive summary

Published May 2020

Fast facts for 2019

192 thousand

visitors

£67m

spend

71%

first time visitors

*figures taken from Orkney Islands Visitor Survey 2019

Notes on the interpretation of Islands Visitor Survey 2019

Published May 2020

Orkney Islands Visitor Survey 2017

Published March 2018

Orkney Islands Visitor Survey 2017 - executive summary

Published March 2018

Notes on interpretation of Island Visitor Survey 2017

Published March 2018

Scotland Visitor Survey 2015 and 2016 - Orkney summary

Published April 2017

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