Orkney has made the list of best places in the UK to visit by travel guide Time Out.
Time Out made a list of 15 places which judge areas based on individuality and community feel.
Orkney came 12th on the list after being recognised for introducing twice-weekly flights from London in April.
The Isles are one of only three places in Scotland to be listed, with Glasgow scoring sixth and Edinburgh coming in ninth place.
‘Underrated or unknown’
Huw Oliver, Time Out’s UK editor told STV: “Rather than the usual hotspots, we want to highlight places, which are often ridiculously underrated or even unknown to people as travel destinations.
“In all of the places on the list, you will find interesting things to see and do and eat and drink during the day and night, a friendly welcome and a community spirit which enables you to connect with locals and really get to know a place.
“We recommend that you definitely put one or more of these destinations on your travel list for next year.”
In 2020, Orkney was crowned best place to live in Scotland.
This was the eighth year the Isles had retained that title as they were praised for strong exam results, small primary class sizes and overall citizen healthiness.
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