Stromness, The Second-most Populous Town In Mainland Orkney, Scotland Stock Photography

Stromness is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland Orkney. It is also a parish, with the town of Stromness as its capital. The name `Stromness` comes from the Norse Straumsnes. Straum refers to the strong tides that rip past the Point of Ness through Hoy Sound to the south of the town. Nes means `headland`. Its natural harbour, which was turned into an old traditional stone built port, provides shelter to a significant portion of Orkney-based small scale crab fishing fleet.