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Tour guide in Orkney Mary D.
I'm Mary D., your private tour guide in Orkney
Guide #34101
Hello, I'm Mary. Welcome to Orkney. We are (almost) 59 degrees north of the equator and 524 miles from the Arctic Circle. After a surprise birthday visit to Orkney in November 2012, we relocated our family here six months later. Becoming a driver guide was a natural progression for me, I love to meet people from all over the world I love history and I love driving, all these combined means I can show you the historical marvels and beautiful scenery I see every day. I am happy to tailor your tour to your requirements, from 4 hours to multiple days. Shore excursions are very welcome, there is a lot to see in one day. Orkney has thousands of years of human habitation on these islands. There are many relics of the distant past and also the not so distant past to be explored from standing stones and Neolithic homesteads to towering turbines of renewable energy, throw into the mix Vikings, Scottish rule, the Hudson Bay Company, herring fleets, World Wars, distilleries, breweries and even an Arctic Explorer, it's hard to know where to start and where to finish. I would be delighted to help you choose. Wish you were here? Mary Green Badge guide for Orkney, awarded by the Scottish Tourist Guide Association (STGA) 2017 A member of the Orkney Tourist Guide Association (OTGA) FULLY licensed and FULLY insured Taxi driver with Operators licence as LEGALLY required in Orkney. Verification can be viewed at Orkney Islands Council - Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 under Mary Durr. None
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54 reviews
- Richard H.September 2025
Mary was very warm and welcoming to our group she made suggestions that we would see everything important on the island Her knowledge of the areas which we visited We asked to her if we could show us the Hairy Pigs and she delivered We saw the beautiful countryside and sprawling bodies of water from Norht Sea to Atlantic Ocean
- John M.September 2025
We had a wonderful day with Mary, who picked us up at the port and made everything easy. After a quick chat, we started our adventure. First, we visited the fascinating Pictish stones, enjoying the beautiful landscapes. Next, we went to Skara Brae. Although the main site was closed, we watched a video, saw a replica hut, and heard insights from a local staff member. At...
- Carolyn M.August 2025
Mary is a gem. She knows so much about the history of Orkney Islands and the tour was just right. She is very flexible with schedules, eating etc. she gave us plenty of time at each venue. We truly enjoyed her.
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Had a lovely day with you all I hope the rest of your cruise went well.
- Jane C.August 2025
Mary is a delightful and knowledgeable guide who took us to many of Orkney’s historical sites. She explained the importance of each site, gave information about Orkney life, culture, and made us all want to revisit in the future! The beautiful and haunting landscapes and the long history of human habitation in this intriguing place will remain with us.