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
- Winter
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
Nearby stations
- Kirkwall Airport
- Stromness

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