Cathedral and Scapa Flow Museum named “traveller favourites”

We have known from the outset that both St Magnus Cathedral and Scapa Flow Museum are very special sites to visit – and we are delighted that so many of our visitors agree! 

Both have been named as “traveller favourites” and winners of a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024. 

Nick Hewitt, Team  Manager for Culture at Orkney Islands Council, said: “We are delighted that our majestic and beautifully maturing Cathedral and our new kid on the block, in Scapa Flow Museum, have been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. 

“It’s not only down to the wonderful buildings and settings but also testament to our fantastic staff who work so hard to give all visitors, whether from home or away, a memorable visit for all the right reasons. They should be very proud of the accolades. 

“Thank you to all who took the time to leave a favourable review. We are honoured to be included among travellers’ favourites this year.” 

The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. 

Tripadvisor say that as the world’s largest travel guidance platform, they have unparalleled authority with travellers and diners. The awards, they add are based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit.  
 
John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor, said: “Congratulations to St Magnus Cathedral and Scapa Flow Museum on their recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024. 

Travellers’ Choice honours businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.” 

Scapa Flow Museum, which was officially opened by Sir Chris Hoy in 2023 was a finalist in the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023 competition, just missing out on the top title to The Burrell Collection. 

Find out more about the Cathedral, Scapa Flow Museum and our other historic sites at www.orkneymuseums.co.uk