If your idea of a fantastic vacation means being near the water, make tracks to Brough of Birsay. Whatever you choose to do here, you're unlikely to get bored of those pretty views.
Spend a couple of hours discovering this water-surrounded land mass in Birsay. Like to really get a feel for this area? Skara Brae isn't too far from Brough of Birsay and a good reason to stay a while longer.