The most popular and most practical way to get to Orkney is by ferry. The most convenient route is Scrabster to Stromness with Northlink.

Northlink can be contacted at:

• Tel:   01856 851144
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• Website:   www.northlinkferries.co.uk

It is advisable to book your passage in advance as the summer crossings can get full.

There are a number of other, less convenient, ways to get this far north, including flights and trains; the best source of info here is the Orkney Tourist Board website.