Remarkable beautiful and poignant. Happy to pay the entry fee to ensure the upkeep of this historical church. The ladies at the entry shop were very friendly and offered advise and info. Nice gift shop too. The story of this church is nicely conveyed on display boards outside and additional informative personal tales on displayed inside. The artistry and skill is remarkable given the circumstances of the build. No spoilers just add it to the must see Orkney list. Don’t miss the St George statue in the car park too. A local fishing gilly advised this visit to us and I’m very grateful top tip is to check tide times, weather and the Orkney council website for any barrier road closures if visiting during stormy weather. Cruise ship and Coach tours visit here so perhaps time for after lunch when quieter. Paved ramp access and no steps inside.

This evocative place was built by Italian WW2 POW’s in 1941. The men were captured in North Africa then sent to 3 camps on Orkney. Their main purpose was to construct Churchill’s Barriers to protect British fleet ships which often sheltered nearby. It is a poignant reminder of the central role Orkney played in the war. The narrative includes some light-hearted stories too. The realism of the chapel’s interior is surprising. The painted tiling pattern on the walls which has recently had restoration work carried out, is incredibly multi-dimensional. This place is well worth a visit. 👍👍👍

What a testament to human faith. Built by Italian prisoners of war who had been captured in North Africa, a place as far removed from Orkney as you could find. The idea of one man who heard the need of the POW's for a place to worship. Hand built and decorated from scrap materials.

Pretty cool little place, nice bit of history, and there were highland cows that love a little scratch behind the ears. I'd recommend just for the cows tbf, the church was a nice bonus though.

What a truly beautiful, awe inspiring place and a heart ❤️ touching story as well. Really peaceful and the ornate painting everywhere was unbelievable, just like paintings we had seen in Rome but on a much smaller scale. Really if you visit The Orkneys this is a must. Plenty of explanation and literature too.

This is truly a magnificent work of art, the way the painting inside brings the drab boring internal shape of a Nissen hut into the realms of an ornate sculpted masterpiece. Amazing to think what the Italian prisoners of war managed to do here, but also, it shows how well POW's were treated by the British, in contrast to the way allied prisoners were treated by their captors at the same time.

What a beautiful church to visit, full of intresting history. Once inside the church something magical happens to you. You will need to visit to experience this. Staff are great and really helpful. Had a couple of swims up and down the barrier here which is one of churchils barriers.

Greetings Space Cadets, while driving from the Dock to the hotel when we arrived we came across this peculiar unexpected structure, build in 2007.

Our digs was just along the road from this

Marvellous

(Translated by Google) A totem with a bench to sit on. Behind it there is a sunken sports field. On the other side of the street there is also a panoramic view of the sea (there is also a geoache hidden here). Ideal for a short break in between. (Original) Ein Totem mit Bank zum Platz nehmen. Dahinter befindet sich ein tiefer gelegter Sportplatz. Auf der anderen Seite der Straße ebenfalls ein Panoramablick zum Meer (hier ist auch ein Geoache versteckt). Ideal für die kleine Pause zwischendurch.