Pentland Ferries Ltd offer the shortest crossing to Orkney for your coach at approximately one hour. The route is very sheltered providing an appealing option to travellers who are unsure of travelling on the sea.

Rural life museum with unique surviving central hearth, restored garden, machinery display.

Superb display of Orkney and world geology and fossils, plus small social history display and lovely gift shop.

18th century/19th century Orkney farming, interpreted, with peat fires, livestock and a warm welcome. Children's activites and gift shop.

Impressive display of communications equipmement, staffed by knowledgable volunteers. Children's activities. Wealth of photos and small shop.

Fabulous 12thC cathedral founded by Norse Earl Rognvald in memory of Norse Earl Magnus. Superb collection of carved grave markers.

16th century merchant house containing displays on Orkney's history and prehistory covering the habitation of these islands over 5000 years.

Preserved wartime buildings tell the story of Scapa Flow's strategic importance to the British fleet since Napoleonic times. Shop; cafT.

ORKNEY DAY TRIPS FOR COACH PARTIES.40 minute ferry crossing from John O'Groats. On arrival on the Islands your exclusive coach with local driver guide will take you on a fascinating tour. Ferries leave at 9am and 10.30am Daily.

Northlink Ferries provide fast and frequent sailings to Orkney and Shetland, from Aberdeen and Scrabster, using three state-of-the-art ships. Net rates available to group organisers.

Uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae presents the remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago. It is one of the best preserved groups of stoneage houses in Western Europe.

Orkney maritime and natural history including whaling, fishing, Hudson's Bay Company, Scapa Flow, birds, butterflies, fossils and geology.