Travel around Orkney with a number of coach or taxi companies or visit the outlying islands using the Flybe air or Orkney Ferry services.
The outer islands of Orkney have an addictive attraction. Some are inhabited and others are a unique haven for wildlife.
The southern isles of Burray and South Ronaldsay are linked by the Churchill Barriers and all of the other Orkney islands are easy to get to by air or sea.
Orkney Ferries operate services from Kirkwall, Stromness, Tingwall and Houton.
Loganair gives access by air to six of the islands.
You can even hire or take your own private charter and cruise the islands’ bays.
Useful information
Air Travel
Flybe – Loganair Ltd
Tel: 01856 872494 or 873457. E.mail: orkneyres@loganair.co.uk
Sea Travel
Orkney Ferries Ltd
Operating between the mainland and 13 orkney islands
Tel: 01856 872044. E.mail: info@orkneyferries.co.uk
Taxis
Bob’s Taxis – Kirkwall
Taxi and 7 seater available. Airport transfers. Tours to local sites of interest. Left luggage facility. Full disabled access.
Tel: 01856 876543 Fax: 01856 877558
Brass’s Taxis – Stromness
Taxis and private hire, 6-8 seater cars. Airport and ferry transfers. Contract work. Tours. Delivery courier service
Tel: +44 (0)1856 850 750
Email: brass_taxis@yahoo.co.uk
Buses / Coaches
Stagecoach
Operate bus services all around the island. Also coach hire and tours in the summer.
Tel: 01856 870340 / 871515 e.mail: highland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Maynes Coaches Ltd
Luxury coaches to handle the incoming tourist market as well as undertake local hires within the islands.
Ferry and air port transfers.
Tel: 01856 831333 Fax: 01542 833572. E.mail: info@maynes.co.uk
Disabled Transport
Orkney Disability Forum & Dial a Bus
Disabled transport, wheelchairs and shop mobility scooters.
Tel: 01856 870340/871515. E.mail: info@odforkney.com
Tourist Information
Eday Tourist Association
Sanday Tourist Association
Visit Rousay
Westray & Papa Westray Tourist Association