Where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, NorthLink Ferries can help you find the low-lying, gently sloping, fertile islands of Orkney. With quiet sandy beaches, stunning scenery, astounding archaeology, mouth-watering cuisine and warm, welcoming hospitality, Orkney is the ideal place for a holiday where you can get away from the stresses of modern-day life.
No matter where you go in Orkney, you are surrounded by history. From the very ancient to the more modern, there is something fascinating to see at every turn.
In rural Orkney, nature is always on your doorstep. The unspoilt environment is home to seabirds, seals, otters and voles, and wild flowering plants produce a riot of colour.
Whatever your activity, Orkney has something different to offer. Whether you want to walk, cycle, fish or dive, Orkney’s rolling countryside and changing landscape will turn an activity into an adventure.
With more than 70 islands, 16 inhabited, Orkney is the ultimate escape to the edge. Eday, possibly from old norse Eithey, is known as the isthmus island.
Where else would you find a packed calendar of events that are as diverse as Orkney’s? From the summer’s agriculture shows to the famous mass yule tide football game ‘The Ba’, with plenty of classical, jazz, folk and traditional music mixed in between, Orkney has every possible taste covered.
Booking directly with NorthLink Ferries on www.northlinkferries.co.uk is cheaper than booking 
with another website and we never charge for any amendments made to your booking!
Your Orkney holiday
Haunting history