Highlights
- Day trip from Inverness to the Orkney Islands
- Drive through John O’Groats, the northernmost town in mainland Scotland
- Ferry boat ride across Pentland Firth
- See the top attractions of Orkney, and cross the Churchill Barriers
- Visit Kirkwall and Skara Brae
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Orkney 015Coastal View - OrkneyPhoto by: RICHARD GUnited Kingdom, 09 2012 -
Orkney 020Skara Brae - OrkneyPhoto by: RICHARD GUnited Kingdom, 09 2012 -
Orkney 024Ring of Brodgar - OrkneyPhoto by: RICHARD GUnited Kingdom, 09 2012 -
Orkney 012Italian Chapel near Scapa Flow - OrkneyPhoto by: RICHARD GUnited Kingdom, 09 2012 -
ALIM2240looking out to the north seaPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2258inside the italian chapelPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2250skara brae settlementPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2248shows old this settlement isPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2247gorgeous skara brae beachPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2241looking out to the atlantic oceanPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2238italian chapelPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
ALIM2234scapa flowPhoto by: IAN M08 2012 -
Ring of BrodgarPhoto by: Kristy M06 2012 -
Skara BraePhoto by: Kristy M06 2012 -
Italian ChapelInside of the Italian Chapel Photo by Kristy McCoyPhoto by: Kristy M06 2012 -
Useful Information
Neolithic Skara Brae, Scotland
Cross the Pentland Firth to the Islands in just 40 minutes, looking out for puffins, seals, gannets, porpoise and even the occasional whale along the way. Island hop across the Churchill Barriers which thread together five islands to form the Eastern boundary of Scapa Flow. Visit the capital town, Kirkwall, home to the magnificent Viking cathedral of St Magnus and step back 3,000 years as you enter the stoneage village of Skara Brae. The village was hidden under sand dunes, perfectly preserved, until uncovered 150 years ago during a winter storm.
On your way back to the ferry in the evening there will be a stop at the Italian Chapel. Beautifully constructed inside two "nissen" huts using only basic raw materials, the beauty of the Chapel must be seen to be appreciated.
