Onward, Voyager to Shetland and Orkney…
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Your journey begins as you set sail with NorthLink Ferries. On board the ferry to Shetland and Orkney you’ll be able to enjoy many comforts before arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to begin your island adventure. With regular sailings from Scrabster and Aberdeen, travelling to the Orkney and Shetland Islands from the Scottish Mainland is more convenient than ever before.
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Take the ferry to Shetland and Orkney
NorthLink Ferries sail daily from Aberdeen to Shetland and from Shetland to Aberdeen, sailing every evening and arriving the following morning.
These ships call in at Orkney frequently, arriving in the late evening before sailing on to Aberdeen or Lerwick.
NorthLink Ferries also sail from Scrabster on the north coast of Scotland to Stromness in Orkney. This is the only ferry crossing to take you past the breathtaking Old Man of Hoy.
The 90 minute crossing takes place up to three times a day.
Enjoy a journey like no other before arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to begin your Orkney and Shetland island adventure.
Plan your journey
Posted @withregram • @gaming_birder Heading out Mousa with my @heatherleabirds group this evening. The sun has already gone down, but what a fantastic show it made for us!
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#shetland #shetlandislands #visitshetland #visitscotland #sunsetlovers #sunsetporn #mousa #shetlandsunset #wildlifeholidays #natureholidays #scotlandtravel #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandexplore
Posted @withregram • @bendalgleishwildlife Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica
A weekend well spent on Noss NNR photographing puffins and the yet to be identified pod of orca. I'm feeling incredibly grateful to have places like Noss on my doorstep, it's a dream come true!
#atlanticpuffin #puffin #fraterculaarctica #shetlandislands #hermaness #animalelite #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeplanet
#wildlife_seekers #wildlife_inspired #wildlifelover #naturephotography #nature #naturalworld #naturephoto
#naturelovers #birdphotography #birding #birdphoto #birds_of_instagram #bestbirdshots #nikonphotography
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Posted @withregram • @_amelia_a_amelia_ The sea pinks has arrived,and making the coastline even prettier 🌸😍
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#orkney #orkneyislands #seapink #cliffwalk #coastline #yourcoasts #scottishislands #britishisles #walkinguk #solohike #hikingviews #naturephotography #flowerstagram #шотландия #visitscotland #thisisscotland #scottishcollective #scotshots #scotlandisnow #northlinkferries #explorebritain #postcardfromscotland
Posted @withregram • @gaming_birder Stunning day out on Unst with my first @heatherleabirds trip since 2019!
We may have had thousands of gannets and puffins at our feet, but getting to see this wee flower is always a highlight for me!
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#wildflowerhour #rareplantsofinstagram #wildflowersofinstagram #shetlandmouseear #edmonstonschickweed #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantfinder #plantlife #shetlandbotanicals #shetland #visitshetland #visitscotland #unst
Posted @withregram • @shaynetheveganviking Sunrise off Cruden Bay seen from #mvhrossey @northlink_ferries
#asailorslife
#thesea #instasunrise
#instadaily #goodmorning
#itsabeautifulday
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#shiplife
#scotland #scotlandsbeauty
Posted @withregram • @stromness_sailing_club There might not have been much wind, but on a beautiful day in Stromness Harbour...who cares 😍
@rssailing @northlink_ferries @rsfevauk @rsfevaofficial #sailing #sailinginstagram #sailinglife #sailingboat #funonthewater #watersports #relax #havefun #stromness #stromnessorkney #stromnessharbour #visitstromness #orkney #orkneyislands #visitorkney #visitscotland #calmsea #beautiful #beautifuldestinations #beautifulreflections #beautifulsky
Posted @withregram • @shetland_in_360 A couple of Shetland icons at @sumburghhead tonight. Puffins playing on the cliff as @northlink_ferries sails past heading for Aberdeen!
#shetland #shetlandislands #sumburghhead #northlink #northlinkferries #puffins #puffinsofinstagram #sonya7c #scotlandisnow #visitscotland #whatshetlandmeanstome #60north #sonyalpha #tamron28200 #tamron #islandlife #birdsofinstagram
Posted @withregram • @shaynetheveganviking Good morning 🙌
#joiningday #mvhrossey #asailorslife
#aberdeen
#shipphotography
Posted @withregram • @shetlandheritage Sumburgh Head Guided Walk 🪶🌼🥾
🔸Saturday 21 May | 11am - 3pm | £10pp
Join our ranger on a guided walk around @sumburghhead - enjoy spectacular views, beautiful wild flowers and some of the most accessible seabird colonies in Britain.
➡️ TO BOOK - visit the link in the bio above.
The walk will include a tour of the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitor Centre. There will be a lunch break at the Lighthouse, you can choose to take a packed lunch with you and relax outdoors or dine in at the popular Unken Kaffee (please note the cost of lunch is not covered).
🔸 ADDITIONAL DATES: This walk will also take place on Friday 17 June, Thursday 14 July, Thursday 4 August.
We are working on a programme of nature events for the summer and we'll share more details with you very soon 😊
#ShetlandNature #guidedwalk #meetthexperts #seabirds #wildflowers #getoutdoors #inspiredbyshetland #sumburgh #sumburghhead #visitshetland #shetlandtruenorth
