getting here
An exciting part of your Sheep Festival experience will be your journey to North Ronaldsay.

Ferry to North Ronaldsay:
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The vehicles are craned on and off at the North Ronaldsay pier.
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You can bring big bags on board and leave them in the luggage hold
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Two ferry crossing in the summer on Tuesday and Friday
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The journey takes 2:40 hours
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For up to date prices and timetable please see: www.orkneyferries.co.uk ,
NB. If you take the boat to North Ronaldsay, make sure to check the sailing times the day before your trip as the timetable is subject to change
Flight to North Ronaldsay:
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Flight time is approximately 15 minute
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2 to 3 flights a day in the summer
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Seats 8 passengers
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15kg luggage allowance
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For up to date prices and timetable please see: www.loganair.co.uk

Public Transport Map

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Flights from Scottish cities and within Orkney: www.loganair.co.uk
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Ferries from Scotland (Aberdeen or Thurso) to Orkney: www.northlinkferries.co.uk
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Ferries within Orkney: www.orkneyferries.co.uk
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Trains on Scotland mainland: www.nationalrail.co.uk
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Buses: www.stagecoachbus.com
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John O'Groats passenger ferry to South Ronaldsay and bus between Inverness and Kirkwall: http://www.jogferry.co.uk/Home.aspx
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Pentland Ferry from Gills Bay to St Mary's Hope: https://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/
Trains and buses run between all the major cities in Scotland.
A taxi is recommended between Thurso centre and the ferry terminal at Scrabster Bay.
Not all possible routes are listed for the sake of clarity.