Orkney Camp sites

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  • Simplyhike sale – save up to 60%

    Simplyhike sale – save up to 60%

    Huge range of tents now on sale in the Simplyhike sale department including lightweight tents, festival tents, pop ups tents and family tents all at super low sale prices.

    The Vango Drummond tent now on sale at Simplyhike
    The Vango Drummond tent now on sale at Simplyhike

    Grab a tent in our sale at bargain prices, great range of branded tents, end of line tents and overstock from well know names, such as; Easycamp, Vango, Robens and Coleman tents.

    Bargains are also available in other departments of the Simplyhike store, including; rucksacks, walking boots, camping equipment and sleeping bags.

    So get yourselves kitted out for your Orkney camping holiday with great deals from Simplyhike.

    Visit the Simplyhike website for more information.

  • Wild Camping in Orkney

    Wild Camping in Orkney

    Wild camping in Orkney is allowed, just as it is anywhere in Scotland but is is important to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access code.

    If you really want to find your inner explorer and wild side, there is nothing quite like camping in the wild.  As part of Scotland’s access legislation, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, you are allowed to camp on most unenclosed land.

    Wild camping in Orkney is a great way to experience the remote areas and may be the only option on some of the smaller Orkney islands.

    Ensure that when you wild camp in Orkney, you do so responsibly and follow the guidelines laid out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

    It is important that you leave the area as you found it.

    Wild campers should apply the good practice ‘leave-no-trace’ guidelines as detailed on Scotland’s Outdoor Access website.

    •     Avoid overcrowding by moving on to another location
    •     Carry a trowel to bury toilet waste and urinate well away from water courses
    •     Use a stove or leave no trace of any camp fire. Never cut down or damage trees
    •     Take away your rubbish and consider picking up other litter as well
    •     If in doubt, ask the landowner. Their advice might help you find a better camping spot.

    If you are not quite ready to go wild camping in Orkney, you can find a number of campsites and hostels around the islands with great facilities.

    More Info

    Outdoor Access Scotland website – Know the code before you go.  Everything you need to know before you go wild camping in Orkney.

  • Orkney Boat Hire

    Orkney Boat Hire

    Orkney boat hire will in most cases involve hiring or chartering a skippered vessel.  We have detailed some of the boat hire companies in Orkney that we know of.

    If you offer boat hire services on Orkney and would like a free listing on this page, please contact us.

    Sail Orkney

    Sail Orkney operates from its base at Kirkwall Marina offering Bareboat and Skippered Charters
    B D Kynoch Ltd, T/A Sail Orkney, Casa Nuestra, Blackhill Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1FP.
    Tel/Fax: +44(0)1856878216      Mobile: +44(0)7786964087
    Email: brian@sailorkney.co.uk

    Groats Charters

    Capable of cruising at 16 knots, the boat is skippered by her owner, Harvey Groat, a Shapinsay resident with over 20 years experience in Orkney waters. Harvey is a member of the National Federation of Chartered Skippers.
    Tel/Fax: 01856 711254 or 07884 470600

    The Merkister Hotel

    Merkister is probably best known for its fishing. The resident ghillie can organise anything from the hire of a boat, tuition for the novice angler, right up to your own personal fishing agenda.
    Merkister Hotel, Harray Loch, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2LF
    Tel: 01856 771366

    SeaOrkney

    Charter the Nicky Tam, an MCA coded, 8 metre Jeanneau fast cruiser to take you to and from islands.  Admire the breathtaking scenery and wildlife including birds and seals.
    Tel: 07808 811819.