Orkney & Shetland Fly-drive
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Explore the far-flung Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland on this fly-drive adventure.
Fly north to the distinctive Orkney & Shetland islands and discover Scotland’s Viking and prehistoric past on this six night fly-drive adventure. See mysterious stone circles, experience the atmosphere of dwellings from 5,000 years ago and simply enjoy the contrasting landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.
The easiest and quickest route to these islands is by air, and with regular, daily flights taking around ninety minutes from Glasgow or Edinburgh, this is a convenient option to maximise your time in this most unique and remote part of the UK.
Your hire car on each island group will give you the opportunity to explore during your stay. The dramatic coastline is never far away, while causeways and short local ferry crossings make trips to neighbouring islands quite possible. What’s more, we will provide plenty of suggestions for you.
We also offer a self-drive holiday as an alternative way to visit Orkney & Shetland.
And if time is no problem, extend your stay and explore Orkney & Shetland in-depth.
Orkney and Shetland, off the north coast of Scotland. The holiday described is based on flying to and between the islands and hiring cars on both islands.
£1295 per person in March & October, £1335 per person in April, £1395 per person in May & September and £1425 per person in June to August.
Prices are based on 2 adults sharing a double/twin room ensuite for 6 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Prices include direct flights from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Orkney, from Orkney to Shetland and back from Shetland to Edinburgh or Glasgow, as well as a boat trip around Noss whilst you are on Shetland (for May to mid September holidays only). The hire of a small manual car on each island is also included.
Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.
All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
Room Upgrades:
There is the option to upgrade to a suite at the hotel on Orkney for an additional £45 per person subject to availability. Please do not hesitate to ask for more details.
Please note that due to conditions imposed on our supplier by insurance companies, the maximum age for a driver on this holiday is 78.
Please note that the above pricing does not include stays over Christmas or New Year. If you are interested in taking this holiday across those dates, please get in touch for a bespoke quote.
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This holiday can be arranged from March to October.
Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.
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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £9 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.
We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.
There’s something incredibly liberating about going on holiday to Shetland. I felt a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life ...
Everything ran like clockwork so a big thank you. A really lovely holiday.Judy & David, Derby, England
It is difficult to agree on a 'favourite' memory because we had so many really good experiences.Alastair & Lynn, Leicestershire, England, UK
The unique environment on the islands was extremely interesting…we loved the historical sites.Merryl & Trevor, South Australia