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A History of Stromness Museum
Learn about the history of Stromness Museum, instituted on the 28th December 1837.
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A Brief History of Stromness
Discover the history of Stromness, named from the Old Norse 'straumr nes', meaning the headland in the tidal stream.
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Orkney and the Hudson's Bay Company
Explore the connections between Orkney and the Hudson's Bay Company in this interactive resource.
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Nature Portal
Welcome to Orkney’s Nature Portal. This is a ‘one-stop shop’ to find out about Orkney’s amazing wildlife and wild places
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Digital Trails
Explore the Blue Plaque Trail and the Stromness Shoreline using the digital guided walks.
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A History of Stromness Museum
A Brief History of Stromness
Nature Portal
Orkney and the Hudson's Bay Company
Digital Trails
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Opening times
Monday to Saturday.
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Admission
Adults
£7.50
Students
£5.00
Children under 16
Free
Assistance dogs only