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Stromness (locally / ˈ s t r ʌ m n ɪ s /, Old Norse: Straumnes; Norn: Stromnes) is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland, Orkney. It is a burgh with a parish around the outside with the town of Stromness as its capital.
The captivating old town of Stromness is located on the shore of Hamnavoe, an inlet of Scapa Flow, and is the main ferry port on Orkney. The burgh of Stromness, on the west of Orkney's mainland, is the islands' major seaport.
Stromness is a place shaped by the sea. A safe haven in Viking times, a whaling and herring fishing port, a base for divers and a ferry gateway to Scotland, the town’s maritime heritage is unparalleled.
Stromness is Orkney’s second largest town, and arguably its prettiest, with winding cobbled street, attractive architecture and bustling harbour. It is Orkney’s main ferry port, with sailings to and from Scrabster on the north coast of Caithness.
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Apr 22, 2022 · Stromness. Even as you approach Stromness you can tell it is a special place. Beautiful Hamnavoe Bay and the steep, winding old passageways and terraces of the town above draw you in immediately. Indeed, there are stunning vistas around every corner in Orkney’s second biggest settlement.
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