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Private tour in Orkney Mary D
Explore and See Orkney 7 hours
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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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Orkney in a Day
Overview of your Orkney tour
A full day of visiting the MAIN sites in Orkney and also some of the sites coaches cannot access such as Unstan cairn a 5000 year old cairn/tomb This tour is perfect for travellers with limited time or an extensive list of historic sites they would like to see on the Orkney Mainland. We will have short stops for photos and most of the guiding and history will be given in the vehicle en route. If there is anywhere you are keen to see let me know. Its YOUR tour. Also suitable for travellers wanting a scenic panoramic drive with light walking.
Your Orkney tour itinerary
Collection from the cruise ship, ferry, airport or accommodation on the Orkney Mainland - The Italian Chapel is a World War 2 relic. Thought provoking and inspirational building left by the Italian prisoners of war. - The Churchill Barriers are a permanent fixture built as defences during WW2, it also serves as a highway to the South Isles. - Blockships, the remains of ships used to block the eastern approaches to Scapa Flow during WW1 before the building of the Churchill Barriers. - Scapa Flow is a sheltered natural harbour of about 120 square miles. Scenic drive to Stromness via Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Yesnaby Cliffs, Skara Brae, Kirbuster museum 'firehouse' - Lunch when convenient or packed lunch can be requested please enquire for price. Return to drop off location.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus
Ford Tourneo Custom minibus
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Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
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