South Panorama & Scapa Whiskey Distillery
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Port
Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Head south from Kirkwall along the road overlooking historic Scapa Flow -- a great inlet surrounded by protective islands -- and cross the Churchill Barriers constructed using Italian Prisoner of War labor.
You'll see the Italian Chapel created out of Nissen huts by the prisoners in their spare time. It is a miracle of faith, with delicate wrought-iron tracery and frescoes whose artist, Dominico Chiocchetti, returned in later years to restore the original work.
At Scapa Distillery, meet your experienced guide and will visit the production area and warehouse followed by a tasting of two core whiskies.
From here, head back to Kirkwall for some free time to enjoy this pretty town, dominated by the magnificent 12th-century, red sandstone Cathedral of St Magnus. Known locally as the Light of the North, it is the finest medieval building in northern Scotland. Nearby, there are many narrow, winding streets and lanes, which have scarcely changed in centuries. From here, you'll return to the ship at the quayside.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Limited space available for this excursion due to the distillery visit.