Getting Around

tours ∙ car hire ∙ taxis ∙ sea travel ∙ local tourist advice ∙ air travel ∙ cycle hire

Orkney has fascinating discoveries around every corner, so it’s important you make the most of your time here and find out how to get around. Listed below are our local tourist associations, travel and transport providers and internal tour and trip operators.

For information on the services you can contact or drop past our Tourist Information Centre’s in Kirkwall and Stromness, or contact the company directly.

Island Tourism Associations

North Ronaldsay Trust http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/northronaldsaytrust/ 01857 633 257

Visit Eday http://www.visiteday.com
For wildlife, archaeological and historical information about Eday, along with listings for accommodation, eating out, visitor attractions, arts and crafts and general island info.

Visit Rousay www.visitrousay.co.uk (01856) 821 234
A short ferry journey can take you to the beautiful island of Rousay Egilsay and Wyre.

Westray and Papa Westray Tourist Association www.westraypapawestray.com (01857) 677 770
For information about the islands arts, crafts, heritage, wildlife and where to stay, eat, drink and shop.

Sanday Tourist Association www.sandayorkney.co.uk (01857) 600 410
For information about the islands arts, crafts, heritage, wildlife and where to stay, eat and drink

Tours

We have a range of operators providing internal tours - by both land and sea. Most specialise in a particular area, allowing you to build your holiday around your favourite elements or pick and choose to gain an overall view. Listed below are our internal tour and trip operators.

Dawn Star Boat Trips www.orkneyboattrips.co.uk 01856 876 743

Explore Orkney Tours http://www.exploreorkney.com 07934839058
Tours and off road tours of Orkney for individuals and groups. Cruise ship shore excursions private or shared.

Groat's Charters www.orkneyangling.co.uk groats@orkneyangling.co.uk (01856) 711254
Fishing trips, island trips and fishing holidays including bed and breakfast with optional evening meal can be arranged all year. For your summer break choice of staying in a castle if you wish.

Orcadian Wildlife www.orcadianwildlife.co.uk (01856) 831 240
All inclusive tailor-made wildlife & acticity holidays based on a family run organic farm.

Orkney Archaeology Tours www.orkneyarchaeologytours.co.uk (01856) 721 450
All-inclusive holidays, short breaks and day tours led by professional archaeologists who are also accredited Orkney Tourist Guides

Orkney Community Transport Organisation www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/OCTO/index.asp?pageid=2418
offer a flexible bus route in the West Mainland covering several popular tourist spots

Orkney Island Holidays www.orkneyislandholidays.com (01856) 711 373
Wildlife, birdwatching, archaeology, flora & ancient history holidays and tours of the Orkney Islands with Orkney resident experts Paul & Louise Hollinrake, using high quality hotel accommodation.

Orkney Tourist Guides Assoc. www.otga.co.uk
Exclusive guided tours of our wonderful islands with enthusiastic local accredited guides. Various languages spoken.

Pettlandssker Boat Trips www.boattrips-orkney.co.uk 01856 831 605

Orkney tours operated by Stagecoach in Orkney www.stagecoachbus.com/highlands 01856 870555
Professional drivers guide you around the mainland, their commentary giving you an accurate insight into the Orcadian community.

Seaorkney www.seaorkney.co.uk 07808 811819
Come aboard the Nicky Tam for a sightseeing tour around the beautiful east coasts and north isles.

Orkney Tour Guiding Services, www.orkneyaspects.co.uk, (01856) 741433
Personal guided tours of the Orkney Islands 

Westraak www.westraak.co.uk (01857) 677 777
Guided tours of the island of Westray.

Wildabout Orkney www.wildaboutorkney.com 01856 877737
Providing memorable island experiences since 1990. We specialise in Orkney & Shetland holidays as well as Orkney tours and cruise ship shore excursions, all for groups and individual travellers.

Travel and Transport

Sail with Orkney Ferries from Kirkwall, Stromness, Tingwall or Houton, or fly from Kirkwall with Loganair to six of the isles. Or you can even hire or take your own private charter and cruise to the quiet bays and anchorages awaiting you.

There are various options to travel around the island, below are contact details for car and cycle hire, sea travel and taxis.

With many services and connections around the Islands, Stagecoach in Orkney offer many money saving travel options. View the timetables online at www.stagecoachbus.com/highlands

Air Transport

Loganair www.loganair.co.uk
Inter island service to Orkney islands: Westray, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Eday and North Ronaldsay.

Sea Travel

Orkney Ferries www.orkneyferries.co.uk (01856) 872044
Passenger and ferry service to the north and south isles.

Disabled Transport

Orkney Disability Forum e. info@odforkney.com (01856) 870340 or 871515
Excellent service to both residents and visitors by supplying disabled transport, wheelchairs and shop mobility scooters.

Car Hire

Drive Orkney Car & Van hire www.driveorkney.com (01856)877551
Car and van hire.

Orkney Car Hire www.orkneycarhire.co.uk (01856) 872866
Self drive cars and minibus hire.

WR Tullock www.orkneycarrental.co.uk (01856) 875500 or 876262
Orkney’s only airport car hire company.

Cycle Hire

Cycle Orkney cycleorkney@btconnect.com (01856) 875777

Orkney Cycle Hire http://www.orkneycyclehire.co.uk (01856) 850 255

Taxis

Brass’s Taxis brass_taxis@yahoo.co.uk (01856)850750
Taxis and M.P.V available. Also tours to sights of interest.

Kirkwall Taxis ann.donohoe@tiscali.co.uk (01856) 876972
Friendly service for pre-arranged pickup from airport and ferries. Private tours available.

Coach Hire

Stagecoach in Orkney can provide private hire for your needs including, wedding hire, day trips and business use. For more information please call the Orkney depot on 01856 878014.

Maynes Coaches www.maynes.co.uk (01856) 831333 fax: (01542) 833572
Executive coach hire, with experience in cruise ships, private hires and comfort on the move.

Orkney Community Transport Organisation  http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/OCTO ... ageid=3452 (01856) 870340
Small Community Interest Company with accessible mini- and midi-buses available to hire, and a team of knowledgeable local drivers. All profits to local charity Orkney Disability Forum. 

Maps

Click on the appropriate link below to download a PDF map;

Download a map of Orkney - 1.1Mb

Download a map of Kirkwall - 1.1Mb

Download a map of Stromness - 1.1Mb