Onward, Voyager to Shetland and Orkney…
It continues to be strongly recommended that face coverings are worn in our ports and ships.
For those travelling to Orkney and Shetland please be aware of the above when making your travel plans. View NorthLink COVID-19 information.
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 • @shaynetheveganviking #mvhrossey berthed at Jamieson's Quay in #theportofaberdeen
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Posted @withregram • @voyagylvie Pastel town
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Posted @withregram • @daisy_thegoldador_ I went on my very first holiday!! We got to go on a big boat 🌊⛴️
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#shetland #visitshetland #dogfriendlyshetland #dogfriendlyholiday #promoteshetland #northlinkferries #adventure #aberdeen #centreofattention #dogsofinstagram #doglife #goldador #goldenhour #goldenretriever #goldadorpuppy #goldadorable #goldadorsofinstagram #holiday #labradorretriever #labrador #labradorlove #petsofinstagram #retriever
Posted @withregram • @gisforgeorgina “There is a spell woven by restless seas, a secret charm that haunts our island air, holding our hearts and following everywhere.” {Duncan J. Robertson}
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Postcards from an Orkney adventure 🌊✨🌿
I fell completely in love with these magical islands — their mythical history, wild and windswept landscapes, the crash of waves against towering cliffs, the swoop of seabirds, mile upon mile of unspoiled white sand set against sparkling turquoise seas. And, of course, I lost my heart forever to the Orkney puffin population. These cute little critters spend most of the year at sea but come home to nest in the summer months. It’s an honour to catch a glimpse of them and a true joy to photograph.
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@northlink_ferries sail regularly from the mainland (Aberdeen and Scrabster) to Orkney and it’s such a lovely way to travel – you simply sit and watch the world go by. If you’re traveling around Scotland then I highly recommend setting aside a few days to explore the Orkney Isles, I’m quite certain you’ll fall in love just as quickly as I did ☺️
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Orkney recommendations to save for later:
🌊Puffin spotting on the west coast
🌅Sunset at the Ring of Brodgar
🥂Cocktails @twentyone_kirkwall
🌿Visit the Italian Chapel
🐚Wild swimming at Waulkmill bay
🍽Dinner at @foveran
🛍Shopping in Kirkwall (don’t miss @starlingsorkney & @judithglueshop)
Posted @withregram • @shaynetheveganviking The Brough of Birsay in Orkney
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Posted @withregram • @shetlandwildlife So, where were you at midnight?
Our Ultimate Shetland group were at the 2000 year old Iron Age Mousa Broch in the magical Shetland 'Simmer Dim' light watching diminutive Storm Petrels returning ashore.
Pic by David.
#shetlandphotography #shetlandislands #scotland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandwildlife #shetlandwinter #shetland #shetlandisles #island #islands #landscapes #landscapephotography #visitscotland #scotnature #mousa #mousabroch
Posted @withregram • @bendalgleishwildlife Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica
Atlantic Puffin photographed at Sumburgh Head this morning shortly after sunrise. Spending two weeks south on holiday was certainly long enough to make me miss them!
#atlanticpuffin #puffin #fraterculaarctica #shetlandislands #hermaness #animalelite #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeplanet
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Posted @withregram • @fair_isle_knitting Hope you’re not fed up with my hats! Beautiful and calm night for a crossing on @northlink_ferries #ferrycrossing #shetland #gettingtoshetland #fairisleknitting #shetlandknitting #shetlandwool #hatdesigner #neverstopknitting #alisonrendall #islandlife #northscotland #scottishislandspassport #colourworkknitting
Posted @withregram • @southspearmedia Who doesn't like a bulbous bow?
@northlink_ferries ship, the Hrossey delivers another mix of holiday makers, workers and locals to Lerwick on a beautifully calm morning.
#promoteshetland
#shetland #holiday
#boats #travel #adventure #drone #dronestagram #djiglobal
