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Burray Orkney Islands WWII History Diving

Burray is the first island you come to over the Churchill Barriers from East Mainland. It's a good base for diving and watersports as well as coastal walks.

Burray Tourist Guide

Burray is the first island south of East Mainland connected by the Churchill Barriers. The village has a licensed grocer, post office, garage, motel, bar and restaurant.

Its main attraction is the Fossil and Heritage Centre Open daily, Apr-Sept. The fossil collection displayed is largely made up of fossils found in the local area and there is a UV room where you can see rocks that glow in the dark. Upstairs is some wartime memorabilia and there is also a tearoom adjacent to the museum. Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre, Viewforth, Burray KW17 2SX Tel: 01856 731255

Burray also had some ancient archaeological sites but some have been destroyed or lost by erosion. The site of two brochs can still be seen on the northeast of Burray. Two grassy mounds mark the spot, the eastern broch being smaller than the western one. The eastern broch has corbelled cells at its entrance.

Watersports, Activities Burray Orkney

Burray has several sandy beaches and the east coast has some pleasant coastal walks. Check the "Orkney's Eastern Approaches" leaflet for contact details of local services and suggested walking tours.

Burray is also a centre for water sports including diving, canoeing, sailing and water skiing.

The Scapa Flow Diving Centre offer guided dives to the many World War II wrecks hidden in Scapa Flow. Scapa Flow Diving Centre, Eillean Wombwell, Waterview Cottage Burray KW17 2SS. For availability and prices call 01856 751492 or email: kenny.peace@scapaflowdivingcentre.com

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