In 1468 Orkney was given by the Norwegian-Danish king to James III of Scotland as part of a dowry for his daughter Margaret. She died before the wedding, but Orkney was never returned to Norse rule.
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- 21 May 2012 - MONDAY - ferry to the Isle of Rousay
- 22 May 2012 - TUESDAY - exploring Stromness
- 23 May 2012 - WEDNESDAY - entering Maeshowe, Skara Brae & the Standing Stones
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