What to do and see in Kirkwall, Scotland: The Best Outdoor Activities

Orkney Uncovered Private Tours, provides private guided tours of the Orkney Islands. We cover all of Orkney’s history, culture, economy, food and drink. We specialise in Military history and Scapa Flow. We provide bespoke Ancient Orkney private tours with a focus on Neolithic Orkney, the Iron Age and the Viking Ages. All our tours are tailored to meet our clients requirements. Orkney Uncovered Private Tours are open 365 day a year and offer professional,fun and informative private touring experience.

The MV Valkyrie is a 22m live aboard specialising in comfortable diving holidays in Scapa Flow, Orkney and Shetland. We offer an unparalleled level of service with three crew rather than the standard two, and the only live aboard in Scapa Flow & Shetland offering full board. We have six spacious cabins all with their own sink, hot and cold running water and plenty of cubby holes to stow your gear. There are two normal toilets (not marine heads) and two showers. We also have a full central heating system with each cabin having its own adjustable radiator. All bedding is provided, as is a hand towel.There are two social spaces aboard, the passenger lounge with comfortable seating large television, DVD player, Bose iphone dock and a large selection of DVD's, books and magazines.The galley has seating for 12 around a large table, a hot water urn for cups of tea, microwave, dishwasher, oven, fridge-freezer & produces hot and plentiful food.We have two compressors capable of pumping 36cft, a booster, a large bank of oxygen and helium and cylinders for hire. We also have a diver lift with safety mechanism.

We provide guided tours with an official accredited Green Badge guide around Orkney. We travel in small groups to guarantee a more up close and personal experience. We want to show you the most charming hidden corners.

Time travel adventures in the Orkney Islands! Be a Viking on the Orkney Viking Hiking tour. Learn Viking skills, experience Viking culture, cook over open fire, while out in the stunning Orkney landscape. Or join our Pilgrimage walk in the footsteps of Saint Magnus. The Pilgrimage tour combines the spirit of the medieval pilgrimage with contemporary spirituality, local culture and nature.

At GoOrkney, we 'Go the extra mile' offering a range of book now and bespoke luxury guided tours of the Orkney Islands to discerning leisure and corporate visitors. Our tours are carefully created and designed to ensure your Orkney experience exceeds your expectations, leaving you with wonderful memories and a desire to return. Our small, personalised private tours of Orkney will make your trip simply unforgettable.

The £15m Pickaquoy Centre in Orkney is a first class sports, arts, conference and social facility, offering an excellent range of activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy. It has also hosted world class arts festivals, music events, exhibitions, conference and sports competitions. The Centre includes a high quality campsite with some of the best facilities in Scotland.

My name is Kristian and I love nothing more than sharing my passion of the sea and my home with others. I was brought up in a cottage on the shores of Elwick Bay on the island of Shapinsay playing in or on the sea on all types of craft. being brought up in a family of sea faires certainly helped my passion and understanding of the local waters. I am currently a moderate water sea kayak coach and an advanced sea kayak leader. I love nothing more than sharing my passion with others