Stromness

　　Stromness is the second-largest town in Scotland's Orkney Islands, located on the southwestern part of Mainland. Stromness is also the name of a parish, with the town of Stromness serving as the parish’s capital.

　　Stromness is a historic port town. The main street is lined with houses and shops built from local stone, while narrow alleyways and steep passages invite exploration and reveal scattered historical relics. The Stromness Museum houses numerous exhibits that reflect the town’s history, such as significant whaling artifacts and Inuit handicrafts brought back by locals as souvenirs from Greenland and Canada’s Arctic regions. The town is also unique for its many buildings adorned with whalebone facades. The Pier Arts Centre features a substantial collection of 20th-century British art from the Margaret Gardiner collection. Along the main street, there are several galleries showcasing arts and crafts that can be visited and purchased. Additionally, the area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, diving, and sailing.

　　Stromness Reason to visit: The second-largest town in the Orkney Islands of Britain Continent where the attraction is located: Europe Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain Province/state where the attraction is located: Orkney Islands City where the attraction is located: Stromness