Orkney Marinas Limited
Marina
About
This beautiful archipelago of around 70 islands provides some of the finest sailing grounds in Northern Europe. An ancient maritime crossroads since the time of the Vikings, last watering stop for the Hudson's Bay Company, and fleet anchorage at Scapa Flow for the Royal Navy in both World Wars, Orkney has everything; history, hospitality and superb cruising.
Orkney's 3 marinas (at Kirkwall, Stromness and Westray) have been operating for the last two years, after over £6 million of investment by Orkney Islands Council in breakwaters and pontoons. During the season of 2005 Orkney attracted over 500 visiting yachts and the Orkney islands are well on their way to achieving their goal of becoming 'the northern destination of choice for cruising yachts and marine tourists'.
These facilities are operated by Orkney Marinas Limited which is a recognised Scottish charity and is run mainly on a voluntary basis by the local boat owner associations in each of the three locations. Visiting yachts are able to purchase an excellent value 'rover' ticket which covers all three marinas and all Orkney Islands Council piers and moorings throughout the Orkney archipelago.
Contact Information
126 Victoria Street
Stromness
Orkney
KW16 3BU
01856 852888