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
