Orkney Travel

04/06/2026

Garry had a fantastic day exploring Rousay with 4 guests, if you like Neolithic burial chambers, then Rousay is the place to go.

04/05/2026

Kirkwall based taxi/private hire company. App now available Apple or Android, search for “Orkney Travel Taxis” on your app store.

Book in seconds
• See your price upfront
• Check waiting times or availability
• Pay in the app or in vehicle

No more unanswered calls. No more guessing.

Our fleet consists of:
• Regular cars
• Wheelchair Accessible vehicle
• 8 seat minibuses
• 16 seat minibuses (not available to book on app)

You can also contact us on 01856881700 or email at [email protected]

02/05/2026

Drivers Wanted – Join Orkney Travel

Orkney Travel is looking for reliable and friendly drivers to join our growing team.

Taxi / Private Hire Drivers
£13.50 per hour
- Private hire working using drivers app to collect passengers, no need to sit in taxi rank.
- Flexible rota available

We’re looking for people who are:
• Friendly and professional
• Punctual and reliable
• Comfortable working with visitors and local passengers

Must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.

Have your own taxi or private hire vehicle and looking for extra work? Give us a call if you would like to work with us.

If you’d like to be part of a small, growing local company, we’d love to hear from you.

Send a message or give me a call or text on 07810099976

30/04/2026

Booking a taxi in Orkney is about to get a whole lot easier.

Launching Monday 4th May.

• Book in seconds
• See your price upfront
• Check waiting times or availability
• Pay in the app or in vehicle

No more unanswered calls. No more guessing.

Our fleet consists of:
• Regular cars
• Wheelchair Accessible vehicle
• 8 seat minibuses
• 16 seat minibuses (not available to book on app)

Available Apple or Android, search for “Orkney Travel Taxis” on your app store.

05/03/2026

Drivers Wanted – Join Orkney Travel

Orkney Travel is looking for reliable and friendly drivers to join our growing team.

Taxi / Private Hire Drivers
£13.50 per hour
- Full Time/Part Time/Casual
- Local hires, airport runs, and private hire work
- Flexible rota available

Casual D1 PSV Drivers (with valid CPC)
£17.50 per hour
• Ad-hoc and seasonal work
• Transfer and tour work
• Ideal for drivers looking for occasional shifts

Interested in Tour Guiding?
For drivers who enjoy meeting people and sharing Orkney’s story, there may also be opportunities to train as a driver-guide for our tours. No previous guiding experience required – we can help you develop the skills.

We’re looking for people who are:
• Friendly and professional
• Punctual and reliable
• Comfortable working with visitors and local passengers

Must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.

If you’d like to be part of a small, growing local company, we’d love to hear from you.

Send a message or give me a call or text on 07810099976

11/02/2026

A little trip to Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn at the weekend. The views are fantastic and as you can tell by the video, you can usually get the site to yourself. If you are visiting Orkney, this is well worth a stop.

08/02/2026

A drive over Churchill Barrier #2 today.

18/12/2025

This weekend, we have the 8 seaters and 16 seaters out and available for hire.

We also have our Volkswagen Transporter taxi out this weekend which can take 7 passengers.

Call 01856881700 or whatsapp on 07810099976

All our vehicles are maintained to a very high standard so you can ensure that the vehicle you are getting into will be safe.

02/12/2025

09/06/2025

Some of the Orkney Travel vehicles awaiting the arrival of the Hamnavoe to take tour guests around Orkney.