Venue Description

Located a few minutes’ walk from the Lyness ferry terminal the museum is centred around the former fuel oil pumping station at Lyness Naval Base, (HMS Proserpine). The fascinating exhibition illustrates the importance of Scapa Flow as a base for the British fleet throughout history, concentrating on its role during two world wars. It includes photographs, text, artefacts, films and an audio exhibition, plus a collection of large military vehicles.

Accessibility

The Pumphouse has a level entry and is all on one level inside. The café and one toilet are fully accessible. Access to the Oil Tank exhibition and film show includes two steep flights of steps. A route avoiding the steps is via a rough vehicle track, 650m long. There are wooden walkways inside the tank and a ramp up to the seating area for the film. The Romney Hut is 140m from the Pumphouse along a level gravel path/grassy area. There is a slight ramp up to the door and the floor inside is level. No disabled access to the Air Raid Shelter.

Awards List

Visit Scotland 3-star attraction

Toilets

Wheelchair entry to toilet; grab rails; taps with long levers to operate.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Around the wildlife pond, 20m from main museum

Other assistance dog facilities

Can peovide a drinking bowl