Getting to Orkney

The islands have good air links to the rest of Scotland and the UK.

Kirkwall is 90 minutes from either Edinburgh or Glasgow, 45 minutes from Aberdeen and half an hour from Inverness. Flybe operate flights from all of the above airports, all of which have excellent UK connections. British Airways also has a code sharing arrangement with Flybe, which enables you to fly on one ticket with the two airlines.

For full details and reservations phone 0845 77 333 77 or book online.

Kirkwall travel agent, Scapa travel are also pleased to help you with your travel arrangements. Phone 01856 889040 or visit their website.

Two ferry companies run services between Orkney and the Scottish mainland:

Northlink ferries: Aberdeen/Kirkwall/Shetland; Thurso/Stromness
Pentland Ferries – Gill's Bay, Caithness/St Margaret's Hope (catamaran)
There is also a passenger-only service from John O'Groats to Burwick, in South Ronaldsay.

North of Scotland Map

St Magnus Festival is working with goCarShare to help people share car journeys.

It's a great way to save money if you are driving, or to head to the festival on the cheap if you need a lift.

It'll help you cut carbon, and as it is built around Facebook, you can find people who like the same music, or who have friends in common.

You can add your journey here (http://goo.gl/WdwSY).