Orkney Odyssey - sustainable private guided tours

Name: Orkney Odyssey - sustainable private guided tours
Address: Langskaill, Kirkwall, KW151TR, GB
Telephone: +447775590830

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Orkney Odyssey - sustainable private guided tours

Welcome to Orkney Odyssey, where we offer private, personalised tours of Orkney with sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Preserving the past - Protecting the future.

21/09/2026

Orkney’s Churchill Barriers

Known locally as ‘the barriers’, the Churchill barriers were built by Italian prisoners of war to protect the fleet anchored at Scapa Flow.
They are now vital causeways linking the south isles to Mainland Orkney by road and provide stunning, scenic views along the way.

Our Wartime Orkney tour takes you on a scenic drive to soak up the sights and learn all about the unique history behind the barriers, alongside visiting a range of historically important sites across Orkney.

⏱️6-hour tour
📋Accommodates up to 6 people
🚐Complimentary pick-up and drop-off
♻️Eco-friendly EV travel

Visit our website for more details and to book your own private tour
- https://orkneyodyssey.com/tours/wartime-orkney-tour/

18/09/2026

Welcome to Orkney 👋

Orkney is a unique archipelago of over 70 islands off Scotland’s north coast where ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant local culture come together.

Looking for ideas for your trip here? In my Orkney Insights guide I share 19 key attractions and sites to visit, an introduction to the islands’ history & heritage, wildlife & nature and conservation efforts.
There’s also plenty of practical tips from getting here, to packing for all weathers!

Give it a read and start making your trip to Orkney a reality - https://orkneyodyssey.com/welcome-to-orkney-your-unforgettable-island-odyssey/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

15/09/2026

Visiting Orkney by cruise ship and want to escape the crowds?

We offer private Orkney tours for small groups so you can experience a relaxing, memorable day seeing Orkney’s most iconic landscapes and historical sites.

This tour is designed to fit in with cruise ship schedules so you can make the most of your time while skipping the crowds on the tour buses.

Starting and finishing in Kirkwall where your ship is berthed, here’s what you can expect from the tour:
Scapa Flow Coastal Drive
Unstan Chambered Cairn
Yesnaby Cliffs
Skara Brae
Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness
St Magnus Cathedral

Visit our website for more information and to book, or get in touch if you have any questions - https://orkneyodyssey.com/tours/orkney-cruise-day-tour/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

12/09/2026

Orkney Through the Ages ⏳

On this tour, we take you through a 6-hour journey through Orkney’s incredible past.

Beginning at the Stones of Stennes, we explore the Neolithic sites where you’ll step back in time by 5,000 years to imagine what ancient life was like.

Next, experience the breathtaking, rugged beauty of Yesnaby’s cliffs before driving the northern shore of Scapa Flow to glimpse Orkney’s wartime history.

We’ll move on to visit the Italian Chapel and the St Magnus Cathedral to appreciate the history and stunning architecture behind these iconic sites.

Contact us to book and experience this unique blend of archaeology, breathtaking views, Viking history and wartime heritage - https://orkneyodyssey.com/welcome-to-orkney-your-unforgettable-island-odyssey/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

09/09/2026

Our commitment to sustainability ♻️🌱

At Orkney Odyssey we design every tour to minimise environmental impact and protect the beauty of the places we visit.

We do this by:
🚐 Making travel emission-free with our EV
🥪providing packed lunches from sustainable local businesses
🐦Following seasonal restrictions to protect wildlife
♻️Eliminating waste where possible and leaving no trace

You can read more on our website about how we operate sustainably and ensure that our visitors can enjoy exploring Orkney without impacting the environment around them – for both today and the future. https://orkneyodyssey.com/sustainability/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

06/09/2026

About Orkney Odyssey Tours

We offer private tours of Orkney for groups of up to six people, and each tour is shaped by your interests at a pace that suits you.

While we offer completely bespoke tours, we also have a range of themed tours to choose from if you’re happy for us to take the lead. These include:

• Wartime Orkney
• Orkney Food and Drink
• Orkney Through the Ages
• Viking Orkney
• Scapa Flow
• Neolithic Orkney
• Renewable Energy

Each tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Orkney’s landscapes and stories.

Visit our website to learn more about our tours and choose your Orkney adventure - https://orkneyodyssey.com/tours/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

01/09/2026

About me, and a quick hello from Orkney Odyssey 👋

My name is Iain and I started Orkney Odyssey to share my love of Orkney, and the stories that make it a unique and special place.
With years of experience guiding visitors around Orkney, I bring both local knowledge and a warm, friendly, and engaging approach to every tour.

Whether it’s ancient history, wartime stories, local food, or hidden landscapes, I tailor each tour to your curiosity and pace – offering both well-known highlights and quiet places off the beaten path.
I have a big focus on sustainability and minimise the environmental impact of tours by using an electric vehicle that runs on local, renewable energy.

I’m here to share my Orkney with you and help you to find yours.
https://orkneyodyssey.com/about/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

28/08/2026

It’s been a busy summer of tours, showing lots of different people my favourite places in Orkney and sharing the stories that make the place so special.

Thank you to everyone who has come on a tour with me this summer.

I hope you got a lot out of it and enjoyed your time in Orkney. It’s a pleasure to meet so many new people and hear about where you’re from too.

Orkney Odyssey operates all year round, so I’ll be donning a slightly thicker coat in the months to come.

There’s lots to experience in Orkney in autumn, feel free to drop me a message if you’re visiting later in the year and want someone to show you around.

Iain

09/12/2025

The magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall with its warm red sandstone, reflects the warmth of the people of Orkney.

The cathedral, founded in 1137 by the Viking Earl Rognvald Kali Kolsson, in honour of his uncle Saint Magnus who was martyred in Orkney is also known as the “light in the north”.

It is Britain’s most northerly Cathedral and is also the most complete mediaeval cathedral in Scotland. It is also widely regarded as the most impressive Norse cathedral still standing in the United Kingdom.

The Christmas tree on the Kirk Green is a gift from the Norwegian County of Vestland.

Address

Langskaill
Kirkwall
KW151TR

Telephone

+447775590830

Website

http://www.orkneyodyssey.com/

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