Sail to Orkney and Shetland

Your journey begins as you set sail with NorthLink Ferries. On board the ferry to Shetland and Orkney you’ll be able to enjoy many comforts before arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to begin your island adventure. With regular sailings for passengers and cars from Scrabster and Aberdeen, travelling to the Orkney and Shetland Islands from the Scottish Mainland is more convenient than ever before.

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Header image: MV Hamnavoe sailing past the Old Man of Hoy in Orkney photo © Copyright Nick McCaffrey