About Orkney

Sail the scenic route from Scrabster in Caithness to the picturesque fishing port of Stromness passing the spectacular cliff scenery of Hoy and the impressive 450 ft rockstack 'The Old Man of Hoy' en route.

Stromness has been a safe, natural harbour from Viking days and through the years has played host to the herring and whaling fleets, and even the occasional pirate!

On the Scrabster-Stromness route, ships sails all year round, making the short sea crossing to Orkney. With ample capacity for passengers and cars, modern catering facilities, spacious and comfortable lounges, children's play area and gift shops.

Or travel to Orkney from Aberdeen where a warm welcome awaits and friendly staff have time to spoil you even more on the way.

Take time to enjoy the wide open space of Orkney; re-live the history, absorb the culture, marvel at the wildlife and at the end of the day relax and unwind with the freshest of local produce, carefully prepared, before seeking out some traditional music and a well deserved island malt.

Visit Skara Brae, a prehistoric village; wander among the standing stones of the mysterious Ring of Brodgar; experience the cool darkness of Maeshowe, one of Europe's finest chambered tombs, the serenity of the more recent Italian Chapel, or simply enjoy the ever changing land and seascapes that surround you.

Bustling bird cliffs, lush pastures, great lochs for the angler - all contained within an atmosphere where peace and the past are as one.

Enter Orcadian space this year, it's open all year round as are its sea routes.

ORKNEY - the ultimate North Sea Odyssey.

Information

Check-in Times
Foot Passengers:
At least 30 minutes prior to sailing
Vehicles:
At least 45 minutes prior to sailing

Travel Documents
Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid travel ticket before proceeding towards the vessel - available from the Terminal Buildings

Boarding Cards
Please ensure that you exchange your travel ticket for a boarding card prior to joining the vessel - available at the check-in kiosks/desks.

Passage Times (approximate)
Stromness-Scrabster
1 hour 45 minutes Stromness-Aberdeen
10 hours Stromness-Lerwick
8 hours

Tourist Information
Further information regarding the area you intend to visit, along with an Accommodation Guide can be obtained by contacting the following Area Tourist Boards;

Orkney
Orkney Tourist Board,
Dept. OSS,
10 Broad Street,
Kirkwall,
Orkney KW15 1NX.
Tel: (01856) 872856

Shetland
Shetland Islands Tourism,
Dept. OSS,
10 Market Cross,
Lerwick,
Shetland ZE1 0LU.
Tel: (01595) 693434

Aberdeen
Aberdeen Tourist Board,
Dept. OSS,
St. Nicholas House,
Aberdeen AB10 1DE.
Tel: (01224) 632727

Scrabster, Caithness
Caithness Tourist Organisation,
Dept. OSS,
Whitechapel Road,
Wick, Caithness KW1 4EA.
Tel: (01955) 602596.