MuseumHidden gem

Scapa Flow Museum, Lyness

Hoy, Scotland

The wartime naval base story, in the old Lyness oil pump house on Hoy.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

The museum is inside a refurbished Romney hut and pump house at the former Royal Navy base. It tells the story of Scapa Flow in both world wars, including the scuttled German fleet. The Hoy car ferry from Houton lands very close.

Good to know

  • Check opening times, hours are seasonal
  • Take the Houton to Lyness ferry
Best time
Rainy day
Open
Seasonal
Getting there
Short drive from the Lyness ferry terminal
Vehicles
Campervans fine

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