Scotland’s best island? Orkney wins first place in survey

Prehistoric sites, dramatic scenery and sandy beaches earn the island the top spot for visitors, with Shetland coming second

The ancient standing stones and neolithic settlements of Orkney have earned it the title of best Scottish island, according to a survey from Which?

Readers were asked to rate 14 of the biggest of the hundreds of islands in Scotland's waters, with 10 of them receiving an impressive visitor score of 80% or more.