Try the Viking life, gathered around the fire, learn Viking crafts and skills, enjoy Viking games, dance and song, listen to the Viking stories that have been passed down from the old Earldom of Orkney. A great day out for all the family! Come on a tour of Kirkwall in the 1600s when people feared witches and the power they held over farming, health, and fortunes.

Viking Experience at Scapa Beach

Join Orkney Time Travel for a Viking Experience at the fabulous sandy beach of Scapa just outside of Kirkwall. Living history guided tour with hands-on fun, storytelling and activities around the campfire.

Travel back in time to Orkney's Viking Age! The Viking Experience takes place on the stunning, sandy Scapa beach outside Kirkwall. A living history event led by certified tourist guides.

You will be a Viking for the evening: Around the campfire, we try out some Viking life skills such as fire striking, baking on a griddle and butter making. You will hear stories from Norse mythology and Orkneyinga Saga. Enjoy fun and games like the Vikings did!

Tickets: Orkney Time Travel event tickets from TicketSource.

Practical information

• Limited spaces, booking essential
• Suitable for families. An adult must accompany and be responsible for children at all times.
• Max 3 children per responsible adult.
• No dogs please, as we don't want to risk dogs near the fire.
• A small snack is included, no big meal.
• Meet at Scapa car park between public toilets and Royal Oak memorial garden.
• Event goes ahead in all but extreme weather, so please dress to keep you warm and dry.
• Please be aware the event is near open water and fire and consider the safety of your children.