Stromness Travel Information and Travel Guide - Scotland

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Introducing Stromness

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An elongated little port, Stromness lacks Kirkwall’s size and punch but makes up for that with bucket loads of character. The rambling, winding streets flanking the town have changed little since the 18th century and the flagstone-paved main street curves along the waterfront, amid attractive stone cottages. Guesthouses, pubs and eateries interrupt traditional trade along the main street, where cars and pedestrians move at the same pace as each other.