Orkney - Holidays, Maps & Travel

A Guide to Visiting the Orkney Islands

Heading back to Orkney Mainland onboard the MV Eynhallow this afternoon. One of the best thing about the inter islands ferry service through Orkney Ferries are the crew. #mveynhallow #Rousay #orkney #orkneyuncovered | Orkney Uncovered

Wondering how to reach Orkney? 🚘 It’s a scenic drive north to Gills Bay – the starting point for your ferry to the islands. 🚢 🌊 If you’re setting off from Edinburgh or Glasgow you can enjoy just over 8 hours of incredible Scottish landscapes before your Orkney adventure begins. #OrkneyBound #VisitScotland #RoadTripUK #ExploreOrkney #VisitOrkney #VisitScotland #ScottishIslands #ScotlandIsNow #ScotlandTravel #ExploreScotland #ScottishIsles #FerryViews #Explore #NC500 | Pentland Ferries

Big thanks to Holly from Orkney Museum for allowing me to give you all an overview of this must see museum based opposite St Magnus Cathedral. Such a fab museum and full of history from our ancient past to Scapa Flow and beyond. Literally a treasure trove of exhibits and information about our history, crafts, arts, culture, industry and more. Orkney Museum is free to get into (donations appreciated), has toilets and disabled access. This is a perfect place to spend a couple hours enjoying all th