Culture

Lyness (Royal Naval) Cemetery

Northern Scotland, Scotland
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About this experience

Scapa flow was a royal naval base during both the First and Second World Wars. Sailors began burying their shipmates at Lyness in 1915 and the cemetery remained in use until 1946.

Specifications

  • Destination

    Orkney Islands

  • Country

    Scotland

  • Type of experience

    Culture

  • Best time to visit

    • Autumn
    • Summer
    • Spring
    • Winter

  • Nearby stations

    • Kirkwall Airport
    • Stromness

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