Orkney played a vital role during both World Wars mainly due to Scapa Flow, one of the world’s great naval bases. During our wartime tour you will experience an array of fascinating wartime sites and hear local stories about how the war impacted on the lives of ordinary Orcadians.

This tour focuses on the wartime heritage of the south isles and Scapa Flow before heading west to visit other key wartime sites.

Fortress Orkney - explore Orkney's wartime past
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Fortress Orkney - explore Orkney's wartime past

Features

  • Churchill Barriers
  • Italian Chapel and Camp 60
  • Battle of Orkney: overview of the Luftwaffe's bombing raids on Orkney in 1940
  • Royal Oak Memorial Garden
  • HMS Sparrowhawk –history of Royal Naval Air Station Hatston
  • Panoramic views of Scapa Flow and the location of the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet

What’s included

  • Fully inclusive price
  • Personalised tour for up to 8 people
  • Travel in style in our luxury vehicle

Extra benefits

  • Orcadian driver guide and history teacher
  • Learn a few words and phrases of our local dialect
  • Mystery detours to local gems often off the beaten track

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Prices

Please note that all prices are dependent on tour preferences/requirements and are on request. All prices are for the vehicle and guide and include pick-ups and drop-offs for up to eight passengers and entrance fees where indicated. Lunches, drinks, and refreshments are not included in your tour fee.

We use online payment methods and can accept payment from any credit card, PayPal and bank transfer.

More information

If you would like more information or to enquire about this tour, please do contact us.

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Images provided by Orkney Archives