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Private Day Tour: Orkney's Ancient Wonders from Scrabster

Sail to Orkney on the morning NorthLink ferry, then explore Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Kirkwall's St Magnus Cathedral with a private local guide. A UNESCO-level day that redefines ancient history.

What to expect

The NorthLink ferry departs Scrabster at 08:45, arriving Stromness in about 90 minutes. Your private guide meets you dockside and takes you to Skara Brae's remarkably preserved stone-age village, the stone circles of Brodgar and Stenness, and Kirkwall's magnificent Norse cathedral. The ferry returns in the afternoon, timing perfectly with all-aboard. Pre-booking Skara Brae tickets on the Historic Environment Scotland website is essential.

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NorthLink Ferries (ferry) + Wildabout Orkney Tours (guiding)
GBP 30–40 per person (NorthLink ferry return, Scrabster–Stromness) + Wildabout Orkney private tour from approx. GBP 600 per group (up to 6)
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Good to know

Ferry departs 08:45, returns ~17:30 — verify against your ship's all-aboard time. Book Skara Brae tickets in advance at historicenvironment.scot. Wildabout Orkney private tours should be booked weeks ahead in season. Bring layers; Orkney weather is famously changeable.

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