Can’t wait to go on a vacation but don’t have anything planned out? We would recommend that you opt for coach holidays to Orkney and Shetland. Both the islands are famous tourist destinations and are the perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
The Orkney Islands
The Orkney Islands are located 16 km off the coast of Scotland and are a popular spot for sightseeing and holidays amongst the locals. The Orkney Islands consist of the following islands:
- Westray
- Stronsay
- Sanday
- Rousay
- Mainland
- Hoy
- Egilsay
- Eday
Things To See
Some of the things to see are:
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Maeshowe
Places to Sleep
Some of the recommended hotels are:
- Merkister Hotel
- Ayre Hotel
- Albert Hotel
Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands are also located in Scotland and are 160 km away from the mainland. The Shetland Islands consist of the following islands:
- Yell
- Whalsay
- Unst
- Trondra
- Papa Stour
- Out Skerries
- Mainland
- Foula
- Fetlar
- Fair Isle
- Burra
- Bressay
Things To See
Some of the things to see are:
- Wildlife
- The ‘Simmer Dim’
- Shetland Ponies
- Shetland Museum and Archives
- Most Northerly everywhere
- Beaches
Things to Do
While you are in the island, make sure that you do the following things, to make the most out of your trip:
- Experience the Shetland Folk Festival
- Go on wildlife boat trips.
- Go to visit the petrels in Mousa
- Enjoy the leisure facilities in the island.
- Go sea kayaking
- Experience the Up Helly Aa