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Days out in Orkney

It is easy to get to Orkney for a day visit from the Highland Escape Hotels at Brora.

You can find out more about Orkney here.

There two days tours run by John O'Groats Ferries that we recommend:

Maxi Day tour of Orkney

Enjoy a full day tour of the Orkney Islands from John O' Groats.
Every Day 1 May to 30 September. Depart 9am, Return 7:45pm (from 2nd Sept. returns for 6:15pm)

See Skara Brae the Stoneage village, Scapa Flow, Stromness, Kirkwall, Highland Park Distillery, Churchill Barriers, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness and the Italian Chapel.

Price £33, under 16 half price, under 5 free. (Ticket includes ferry crossings and coach tour)
Family Ticket £89 : Two Adults and two Children (under 16)
Extras are your lunch and entrance fees to Skara Brae.
More details can be found here.

Shorter Highlights Day Tour

Enjoy a fascinating guided tour visiting the Highlights of the Orkney Islands.
Ideal for families or for those staying a little further away.
Every Day 1 June to 2 September from John O' Groats. Depart 10:30am, Return 6pm

This tour visits some of the main sites of interest on the Orkney Islands.
See Skara Brae, The Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, The Standing Stones of Stenness, Stromness, the Italian Chapel and Kirkwall with an opportunity to see Kirkwall's magnificent 12th century cathedral.

Price £30, under 16 only £10 (in family groups), under 5 free. (Ticket includes ferry crossings and coach tour)
More details can be found here.


The sea has created some amazing natural features around Orkney


Standing stones on Orkney


Watch the native puffins


Amazing sunsets over Orkney


Grey seals are amongst the varied wildlife on Orkney

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