Orphir, St Nicholas's Church

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Orphir, St Nicholas's Church as Rune Inscribed Stone (norse). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Dated to the Viking Age (c. 9th–11th century), the rune-inscribed stone at Orphir is likely associated with Norse settlement in Orkney. Such stones often marked burial sites, territorial boundaries, or served commemorative and religious purposes, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influence of Norse settlers in the region.