The Orkney Museum, Kirkwall.

Housed in a grade A listed building, this delightful and free museum, tells the story of the islands from the stone age to the present day. Many of the key artefacts we have read about, from sites we have visited, are on display. Well worth a visit.

A selection of finds - the balls are the ones from Skara Brae; thought to be of some ritual significance
 and the claws are white-tailed sea eagles from tomb of the eagles. 

                          It was really interesting to see the sketches of the artist in residence, Karen Willis, at the Ness of Brodgar too.