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About Orkney

I offer driver-guided tours for up to four in a Ford Galaxy and tours for larger groups in a hired coach. Tours can be one day or longer and are designed around the guests’ interests. Having grown up on a small farm beside our World Heritage Site, my tours offer an insight into Orkney’s ancient and more recent past. Any family connections with Orkney can be researched before the tour, which will then be planned around my findings.

I research Orkney’s history and our connections with the wider world and give talks at the Orkney International Science Festival. American guests can learn about Orkney’s part in the American Revolution and Canadians can hear about the Hudson’s Bay Company.

Prices £440 per day for up to four people, including any entrance fees but not lunch.
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Prices on application for larger groups or for tours including lunch and airport transfers. £50 deposit secures the booking.

Orkney Brewery

The Orkney Brewery is based in the former schoolhouse for Quoyloo, one mile from Skara Brae, in the heart of Neolithic Orkney. With a Gift Shop, Tasting Hall serving local Orkney produce and Tours of the Brewery, we’d welcome your guests to our 4 star visitor attraction. Tours last approx. 30 mins, bespoke tours available on request. Parking for all sizes vehicles. Seating for up to x50 in Tasting Hall. The Brewery is open April - October.

Orkney Brewery Peedie Bottle Shop is now open in Kirkwall for those who can't make it to the visitor centre in Quoyloo.

Lizzie’s Orkney Tours

Lizzie's Orkney Tours offer visitors a comprehensive opportunity to learn about, visit and enjoy all that Orkney has to offer. Lizzie is a Scottish Tourist Guiding Association Green Badge accredited tourist guide and your guests will enjoy the history, culture and heritage of the islands in a special Orkney Tour. Bespoke tours in a comfortable 8 seat minibus. We offer a specific Tasting Orkney Tour which offers visitors the opportunity to sample much of the local produce.

Orkney Highlights Tours

Experienced, friendly mature tourist guide for Orkney. Touring vehicle is a comfortable Citroen Despatch, max 8 guests. Available April to end of September, out of season by arrangement. Tours can include Highlights of Orkney, archaeology, history, military, craft and food tours with stories and legends of Picts and Vikings and wicked earls’ visits, trips to the outer isles, step on tours, Kirkwall walking tours and beaches of Orkney tours. 20% reduction for solo travellers.

Meet Orkney

NEW FOR 2024 - ‘Meet the Locals’ experience, exclusive for the travel trade. An intimate and authentic experience that brings your guests together with locals in an informal setting to hear first-hand the islands’ vernacular history and heritage. Expect amusing anecdotes, great tales, lots of laughs, Orkney food and drink - a real close-up of island life now and in days gone by. Venue is Skaill House, Orkney’s finest 17th Century mansion. Early evening and weekend tours. 1 and ½ hrs. Small Groups, min 10 – max 15, parking

Shorelands Orkney – Transfers – Accommodation – Meals – Tours

Shorelands Orkney is the only business in Orkney that offers accommodation and tours. Transfers (if necessary) are included, however limited off-street/quiet street parking is also available. Our 'set tour' package includes two nights bed and breakfast, one tour around the Orkney mainland with lunch and transfers to and from any ferry port and the airport. Visitors can save on ferry fares by leaving vehicles on the Scottish Mainland and we offer private transfer between to and from our guest house. Small Groups, FIT, max capacity x6.

Great Orkney Tours

I was born and brought up in Orkney and can offer a unique glimpse into life in Orkney in bygone days. I offer private bespoke tours to suit the interests of your guests. A full day tour has a lunch stop where local food and drink can be sampled. My minibus accommodates up to 8 people comfortably.

Wild Orkney Walks

Wild Orkney Walks specialise in guided wildlife walks allowing your clients to get off the beaten track and explore Orkney on foot. Our walks are for small groups of up to 6 people, ranging in length from 2 hours up to a full day. We can arrange Bespoke walks, Island trips and Wildlife Tours which can be tailored to meet your clients’ requirements. Our guided walks provide a special insight into the beauty and magic of Orkney’s wildlife and landscapes.

Orkney Island Tours

Seeking adventures for your guests visiting Orkney? Come share our love of Orkney - it’s amazing! We offer mixed duration, guided, inclusive itineraries for 4 - 44 guests covering Orkney’s main island and many of it’s smaller ones too. Register with us as a Trade Customer to receive a discount booking code and then tap straight into our regular three-season tour offering via our online booking systems or contact Vita and Nic. to discuss year around experiences which suit your client’s needs

Orkney Islands Hotels Ltd T/A Ferry Inn and Royal Hotel Stromness

Our two Stromness Hotels provide a variety of accommodation options and offer some of the best places to stay in Orkney. Situated a short walk from Stromness ferry terminal, both The Ferry Inn and The Royal Hotel provide the ideal base for your Orkney holiday. Accommodation for over x50 pax, restaurant capacity over x50 pax. Rack rate during peak months, discount may be available for off season October – March.

E-Tour Orkney

E-Tour Orkney offers unique GUIDED ELECTRIC BICYCLE TOURS empowering customers to unplug, explore and experience. Transport to and from the tour destination. Use of high-quality Ampere Electric assisted pedal bikes. Locally sourced packed lunches. 6 hour guided tour conducted by local resident Daniel.
E-tour Orkney adheres to the growing demand for sustainable tourism through its use of electric bikes. By reducing their carbon footprint but also promoting eco-friendly methods of travel to all clients. By utilising green energy, they aim to be a part of Orkney’s inspiring renewable culture.

Personalised Orkney Tours

Tailor-made guided tours of the Orkney archipelago in English or French from 1/2 day [4 hours] to 2 weeks, to suit clients’ interests.
World Host and STGA qualified Green Badge Guide for Orkney. Step-On Guide in your vehicle or as a Driver Guide for F.I.T. [minimum 1, maximum 4]. Fee includes entry to all Historic Environment Scotland sites for the 1st 2 adult guests. Refreshments and other site entry fees are extra. Airport and Ferry Transfer available.

Odin Tours of Orkney

We offer bespoke guided tours of Orkney. Our service is aimed at couples, small groups and families and we can offer your clients a day tour or multi day tours. Our touring vehicle is a 7 seater, max 6 guests, comfortable VW Caddy. Our objective is to deliver a unique experience which will make memories and highlight the very best of what Orkney can offer. Our tours offer a unique experience combining whatever the clients’ interests are.

See Orkney

See Orkney offers small group tours with a personal touch. Our experienced driver guides will take your guests on an unforgettable journey along scenic coastal and country roads to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Viking settlements and Wartime History. Up to 12 pax. Out of season discount on request.

Orkney Distillery

On Kirkwall’s harbour-front, the Orkney Distillery is the ideal attraction for your clients looking for a quality visitor experience in the heart of Orkney’s main town. Gin distillery tours run each day with bespoke tours available for groups. Your clients will learn about the distilling process, gin production & sample the gins before relaxing with a drink.
Parking available, tour is suitable for children & has disabled access. 10% discount on tour for groups of 10+ (£15 adults, £8 children).

KH Orkney Ltd T/A Kirkwall Hotel & Shore Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel & Shore Hotel are situated in the heart of the historic town of Kirkwall and is one of Orkney’s finest Victorian buildings. We've made some beautiful new changes to our beloved Kirkwall Hotel. Step through our vintage revolving doors, into a world of plush new interiors.
The hotels have 54 en-suite rooms with a great range of facilities, including a relaxing lounge, function rooms, lounge bar and public bar. For your convenience, the hotel is dog friendly.
We cater for FIT travellers, small private groups or larger tour groups alike. All receive the same warm Orcadian welcome from our team.

Graham’s Orkney Tours

Graham’s Orkney Tours is a new tour guiding service based in Kirkwall, Orkney. As an Orcadian and high school History teacher, I am uniquely placed to share my passion for and knowledge of the history, culture, and heritage of these wonderful islands with clients in my own comfortable 8-seater vehicle.
We offer a variety of small group tours or private, personal tours tailored to your clients’ wishes and interests.
Tours often include mystery detours: your clients can enjoy some of my favourite haunts often off the beaten track.

JP Orkney – Tours

Let your guests experience and savour the magic of Orkney with our tailor-made Orcadian tours.
Our Luxury Mercedes tour vehicle seats upto 8 passengers. It's fully electric, so not only is it comfortable, it’s also quiet and environmentally friendly. It is fully licensed, has lots of luggage space and phone charging facilities.
Our tours and guide, Paul Hudd, are fully accredited by The Scottish Tourist Guide Association and have been awarded the highest status, Gold, by Green Tourism.

Orkney Farm Tours

Unique Orkney farm tours offered by native Orcadian tour guide. The tour includes visits to local farms (pedigree, commercial beef or dairy units) and local agricultural businesses. A chance to meet the local farmers and get a real sense of farming, our main industry, in the islands. Suitable for FIT and small groups (8 seater minibus). Bespoke itineraries based on your guests interests. Tours available year round and in evenings. Groups rates available.

The Orkney Hotel

Welcome to our world of food and whisky in a 17th Century hotel. Your guests can choose from over 1,000 whiskies, 160 gins and local draught ales. We serve fresh local produce in our restaurant that seats over 60, or private dining rooms up to 25 guests. Situated in Kirkwall town centre, parking for cars. Group and FIT rates available.

GoOrkney Tours

Established luxury destination management and executive hire company with a proven track record in consistently providing high-class tours, customer experiences and other DM services.
Supported by professional, STGA-accredited and entertaining local tour guides, who will bring Orkney's history alive, working from unbranded executive Mercedes V Class or similar, and/or comfortable 15-seater vehicles. We understand that each client is unique. No matter how detailed your requirements we are ready to go that extra mile.
Private/Bespoke, FIT and small/medium-sized groups accommodated.

Island Smart

Island Smart (incorporating Orkney Island Tours) offers Orkney based Destination Management Services and logistics support to businesses, and their clients. Our portfolio of experiences are readily available to our select range of clients, many of whom we have worked with for a decade, or longer. From delivering full ship cruise Shorex services to supporting visiting groups of luxury adventurers and providing for high-end business travellers seeking a professional introduction to Orkney we work to a consistently high standard and only contract the very best providers in Orkney. We work directly with trade clients on a one-to-one basis and provide direct quotations for work

Merkister Hotel

Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location, commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. Open all year, accommodation for groups up to x24 pax, parking for all vehicle sizes. Capacity for x50 pax in the Skerries restaurant, one of Orkney’s finest dining experiences, providing a real taste of Orkney.

Toumal Art Studio

Toumal Art Studio is a combined art studio and gallery with all work being Orkney themed. We sell original Orkney landscape and seascape art, prints, cards mugs, cushions and painted brooches. All work by Ingrid Grieve. Parking for minibus and small coaches, wheelchair access, small group friendly. Visitors are welcome to look around the gallery and shop with spectacular views over Scapa Flow and also see the artist at work in the studio area..