Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum

The Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum explores the importance of Scapa Flow as a base for the British fleet throughout history, concentrating on its role during two world wars.

It's centred around the former fuel oil pumping station at Lyness Naval Base, (HMS Proserpine) - including one of the tanks that once held 12,000 tons of fuel oil for the fleet, which now houses large exhibits.

Highlights include a collection of large military vehicles, cranes and artillery, audio recordings of service personnel and locals speaking about wartime, and relics from wrecks including HMS Hampshire and HMS Royal Oak.

There are plenty of children's activities as well as a gift shop and cafe.

The Museum is a two minute walk from Lyness pier. There's a 2 hour guided walk around the remains of the former Lyness Naval Base leaves from the museum at 11:00 each Tuesday (from early April onwards).

The museum is open March – October (Sunday opening during the period May-September) and admission is free. The popular Pumphouse Cafe is usually open from Easter – October.

For full opening times, visit http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/scapa-flow-visitor-centre-and-museum_2.htm

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