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Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland: Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands, Scotland Scapa Flow Old Man of Hoy Standing Stones of Stenness
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Two Orkney couples married in joint ceremony celebrate 70 years • Apr. 9, 2025, 8:24 PM ET (BBC)
Medals for 2025 Island Games in Orkney are unveiled • Apr. 1, 2025, 3:03 AM ET (BBC)

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Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland: Ring of Brodgar
Orkney Islands, Scotland
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Old Man of Hoy
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