All inclusive holiday

This is the perfect opportunity to not only see and learn about Orkney's varied flora and fauna but also its incredible archeology and historical sites, taking in Skara Brae, Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar.

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Rich in history the ‘Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With neolithic tribes and later Viking settlement it is no wonder Orkney has more ancient sites than anywhere else in Europe however our main emphasis will be on Orkney’s natural heritage, spectacular and noisy seabird cities, rare birds of prey, the beautiful sounds of plentiful waders as well as one or two local specialities.

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We will island hop to Hoy to see beautiful red throated diver, green tiger beetles and with some luck white tailed and golden eagles. Hopping north to Westray sees us take in the sights and smells of the dramatic gannet colony at Noup Head and the puffins of the Castle o Burrian. 

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We will scan the hills of the Orkney Mainland for hen harrier, merlin and short eared owl whilst keeping an eye on the sea for cetaceans such as orca and risso's dolphin. Orkney is alive with coastal flowers during  May and June with carpets of sea pinks, spring squill and the rare Scottish Primrose.

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Please note this holiday is booked through Shetland Nature where I'm your guide for the week. 

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To see a detailed itinerary of the week and what is included please follow the links below.

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