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2018 Orkney tour
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18/11/2017 10:35
18/11/2017 10:35
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driley
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Hi everyone, Last time we were all together, we spoke about the next tour being in Orkney and possibly September. Just wanted to let you know that accommodation for us and the cars is not easy to come by. The islands are extremely popular as you can imagine, and if the general consensus is to go ahead we need to book pretty soon . A general enquiry reveals that there is heavy booking for September 2018 already. It would be great if we could all stay in the same location and Kim and I have looked at http://www.atlantislodges.com/. They have 8 doubles and 5 twins with a 10% discount for group in September at the moment. They do come recommended. If we were to stay one night on Stronsay, it would be the Stronsay Hotel or the Storehouse B&B which also has self catering apartments attached. These are in easy walking distance of each other. This is just to let everyone know and to get their opinions about accommodation. Obviously Simon and Jim will be in the driving seat leading the way in more ways than one as usual.
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Re: 2018 Orkney tour
[Re: dante giacosa]
#1611813
19/11/2017 01:43
19/11/2017 01:43
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driley
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An Orkney tour will possibly need an extra night, as those coming from south may need a night on Mainland Scotland before catching ferry across the Pentland Firth.
Just thoughts, Probably two nights on Mainland Orkney, driving to take in the amazing views, archeology etc. Maybe a tour of Highland Park or Scapa distillery? Lots of stunning photo opportunities. Maybe if we are lucky, the Northern lights, ( seen several times in the last couple of weeks )1 night on Stronsay would be brilliant if everyone agreed, fabulous beaches, famous sea arch, lots of seals, great food and of course home to the most northerly U.K. coupe. I would certainly hope to get us local press coverage from BBC Radio Orkney and local paper. The coupes driving off Orkney Ferries at Stronsay would be a newsworthy item and a pretty picture.
The 6th Sept onwards works for me.
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Re: 2018 Orkney tour
[Re: driley]
#1611853
19/11/2017 21:04
19/11/2017 21:04
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At £12-odd (vehicle only) for Scrabster-Stromness the evening sail option sounds like the favourite compared with £38 for the hovercraft.....
Edit: sorry this info is incorrect, taken from 2017 timetable info
Last edited by Edinburgh; 19/11/2017 22:28.
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Re: 2018 Orkney tour
[Re: dante giacosa]
#1611860
19/11/2017 22:26
19/11/2017 22:26
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Yes it's true, I looked at the 2017 tariffs by mistake and it gave that tiny fare under "vehicles"!
I stand corrected - therefore it may well be cheaper by hovercraft.... Catamaran!
Last edited by Edinburgh; 20/11/2017 21:50. Reason: Not Hovercraft!
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