Orkney Travel Tips: Day Trips, Cruises and Getting Around
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Short, specific guides for the particular way you are arriving. A cruise stopover at Kirkwall, a single day off the ferry, a campervan, or no car at all — each of those is a different trip with a different realistic list of what fits. These guides deal with that rather than repeating the general advice, which lives in Orkney Travel Planning. For where to sleep once you have worked out the logistics, see Where to Stay.
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Kirkwall to Skara Brae, Brodgar & Maeshowe Without a Car
August 2, 2026
Which bus goes from Kirkwall to Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the Italian Chapel without a car — real journey times and a day plan that works.
Campervan & Motorhome Hire in Orkney
July 1, 2026
Plan your Orkney campervan trip: compare three ferry routes, find local hire companies from £700/week, discover the best campsites, and get driving tips.
Kirkwall Cruise Port: Independent Shore Day in Orkney
June 26, 2026
Which pier you dock at, how the Hatston shuttle works, and how to reach St Magnus Cathedral, Skara Brae, Brodgar and the Italian Chapel without a ship tour.
Orkney in a Day: The Perfect Day-Trip Itinerary
June 25, 2026
Plan the perfect Orkney day trip: Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae and St Magnus Cathedral in one day, with transport tips for cruise passengers and ferry visitors.