Orkney snorkel trail

The Orkney trail, developed in partnership with Stromness Museum, stretches across several islands including Stronsay, Shapinsay, Hoy and mainland Orkney. As well as being home to a host of marine species, Orkney is famous for the crucial role the islands played in both World War I and World War II. As such, the trail explores the famous Churchill Barriers and sunken shipwrecks around Scapa Flow, which now provide artificial reefs for wildlife.

Among the supporters of the Orkney snorkel trail are Cath Downie and Pete Raines. The couple were married in September 2023 and raised over £2,000 in donations to celebrate their wedding. This money directly supported the development of the Orkney snorkel trail.

In September 2024, a community celebration event in Finstown marked the official launch of the Orkney trail. This included film screenings, marine stalls, family-friendly ocean activities, guided snorkelling and marine survey training.

Trail leaflet

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