BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@orcadianwildlife.co.uk DTSTART:20270424T000000Z DTEND:20270501T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260516T224812Z URL:https://orcadianwildlife.co.uk/wPress/wildlife-tour-bookings/orkney-wi ldlife-culture-tour-saturday-24-april-saturday-1-may-2027-2/ SUMMARY:Orkney Wildlife & Culture Tour: Saturday 24 April - Saturday 1 May 2027 DESCRIPTION:Our ‘traditional’ Orkney Wildlife and Culture tours have be en running successfully for many years and 2027 is our 24th anniversary! O ur tours always include a blend of the best of Orkney’s wildlife and his tory. We visit the 3 islands of Hoy (possible golden and white-tailed eagl es\, Scapa Flow Museum and the Old Man)\; South Ronaldsay (Burwick for pos sible Orca and the iconic Tomb of the Eagles (www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk)\; and Westray (Gannets\, and everyone’s favourite\, Puffins!). Many RSPB Reserves are visited both on the Orkney Mainland and the islands. We also spend a couple of days on the Orkney Mainland\, and you will have one day to yourselves\, perhaps to explore Kirkwall and/or Stromness\, or take loc al walks from your comfortable family-run 4* hotel (www.thesandshotel.co.u k). Sites of archaeological or historical interest visited include the Hea rt of Neolithic Orkney's Ring of Brodgar\, the Stones of Stenness and Skar a Brae see \;(http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places /skara-brae/)\, and of course the unique Italian Chapel. Many important WW 1 and WW2 sites are also included in the tour. \;\n\nIn late April you can expect to see around 80 or so species of birds\, including many winte ring birds such as Long-tailed duck or Great-northern Divers\, or early se abirds returning to the cliffs. Our Orkney speciality\, the Hen Harrier\, will be seen hopefully at close quarters\, and as it's early in the breedi ng season the birds may still be displaying\, or 'sky-dancing'\, truly a d elightful experience to witness. \;\n\nOut to sea or else on Scapa Flo w you will encounter sea duck and divers\, and may encounter cetaceans – including Orca – but\, once again\, an element of luck and a good sea s tate is required for finding and observing these and other whales and dolp hins. In recent years groups in alternate weeks have managed to see Orca\, so there’s a reasonable 50:50 chance of seeing these amazing creatures as they patrol our shores hunting for fish and seals. We always prioritise Orca if they are around! Harbour seals and Grey (Atlantic) seals are alwa ys around and we will enjoy watching them as they're fondly known as 'selc hies' here and are creatures of folklore.\n\nTour size is restricted to 6 total so that you are guaranteed lots of individual attention. Transport i s by means of our 9-seater electric vehicle and everyone will have access to a window seat. Each week is different and depends partly on the weather and partly on chance\, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Please cl ick on the title to book.  \;Cost £2\,450 per person (a single supple ment of £300 will apply if applicable). Returning guests from our 24 year s of showing people the delights of Orkney will qualify for a 10% discount ! END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR