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LOCATION
Our apartments are perfectly located to all major attractions
Our Stromness and Kirkwall selfcatering are perfectly located to all major attractions and places of interest and conveniently close to local amenities, delicious restaurants, cafes and coffee shops.
Intriguing and interesting shops await to be discovered and the areas breathtaking beauty knows no bounds.
Self-catering Orkney, makes a perfect base, from which to switch off, wind down and experience the quieter pace of life, with the countryside right outside your door.
With spotless beaches on your doorstep, wildlife, clean air and ever-changing views, you will definitely enjoy your time with us in Stromness or Kirkwall on the beautiful island of Orkney.
Getting here
We have compiled useful information on to get here, take a look here.
Travel by plane
Fly here direct from Edinburgh or catch a daily flight from Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness. For international travelers, there are excellent connections to many airports.
Flight times can be seen below:
| Route | Journey Time |
|---|---|
| London to Kirkwall (with connections) | 3-4 hours |
| Glasgow/Edinburgh to Kirkwall | 1 hour |
| Aberdeen to Kirkwall | 50 minutes |
| Inverness to Kirkwall | 45 minutes |
| Sumburgh (Shetland) to Kirkwall | 35 minutes |
Travel by boat
There are three ferry routes to choose from and between 4 and 12 sailings a day depending on the season. Be sure to get ready to spot an abundance of wildlife on your way. A spectacular way to see the ancient unchanged Orkney landscape rise from the sea.
| Route | Journey Time | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabster (near Thurso) - Stromness | 90 minutes | |
| Aberdeen – Kirkwall | 6 hours | |
| Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope | 60 minutes |
Taking the bus
Or take full advantage of the open road and jump on a bus. Citylink network takes you to John O'Groats, Gills Bay or Scrabster for ferry services to Orkney.
Taking the train
Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Thurso route and start your holiday on a high. You can reach Aberdeen and Thurso from most main Scottish railway stations.
Once you're in Orkney
Explore Orkney and island hop with ease. Be spontaneous and take advantage of all the travel options available and the close proximity of key visitor attractions. Visit a different island every day!
Exploring the islands by boat
Keen sailor? You can enjoy sailing between Hoy, Graemsay, Flotta, Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Shapinsay, Stronsay, Sanday, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay. Or just jump aboard and buy tickets on arrival. Bikes go free on ferries and cars need to be booked in advance.
Exploring the islands by plane
The quickest way to reach Eday, North Ronaldsay, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray and Papa Westray is by air. There are flights from Kirkwall Airport and on a clear day the views are simply marvellous. Take the world's shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray - timed at less than two minutes.
Exploring by road
Reach four different islands by the road over the giant causeways known as the Churchill Barriers. Alternatively, you can join a coach tour or take a local Stagecoach bus to your destination of choice.
Contact numbers
Northlink Ferries - Tel. 08456 000449
Pentland Ferries - Tel. 01856 831226
John O'Groats Ferries
– Tel. 01955 611353
Orkney Ferries - Tel. 01856 872044
Kirkwall Airport - Tel. 01856 886210
Loganair
- Tel. 0141 8487594
Orkney Car Hire
- Tel. 01856 872866
Blue Star Garage - Tel. 01856 850850
Tullocks Car Hire - Tel. 01856 875500
A1 Car Hire
- Tel. 01856 870900
Cycle Orkney - Tel: 01856 875 777
Orkney Cycle hire - Tel. 01856850255
Visit Orkney
– Tel. 01856 872 856
Useful Links
Stromness Golf Club
- www.stromnessgc.co.uk
Orkney Dive Centre
- www.scapascuba.co.uk
Stromness Museum
- www.stromnessmuseum.co.uk
Scapa Whisky
- www.scapawhisky.com
Highland Park Whisky
- www.highlandparkwhisky.com
J&V Coaches Orkney
- www.jandvcoaches.co.uk
Orkney Fishermen's Society
- www.orkneycrab.co.uk
Take a look for yourself
Get a sense of what you will experience by visiting our blog and viewing our gallery photos, packed-full of our gorgeous holiday homes and the truly stunning scenery they are immersed in.
