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We take a leisurely drive around the island with plenty of stops for flowers, birds, seals and spectacular island views. Time to learn something of mans continuous settlement from five thousands years ago, to the thriving community of today. However, since Rousay boasts more than 160 archaeological sites, some selection is necessary! |
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We arrive at Midhowe at lunchtime. The Brock and Cairn are 2 of the finest archaeological sites in Orkney, which lie close to the shore. They are only accessible on foot. We strongly advise you to wear good comfortable footwear. |
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Archaeology |
History |
Folklore |
Saga |
Poetry |
Flowers |
Birds |
Seals |
Islands |
Farming |
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| 1st May- 27th June and 19th August- 30th September 2008
Monday-Friday 11 am – 3 pm finish
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| We visit Taversoe Tuick and Blackhammer Cairns. After that we head to see Midhowe Broch and Cairn allowing time for your picnic lunch before heading back up to the vehicle and drive around the rest of the island. At 3 pm I can drop you off at either the RSPB reserve walk (approx. 1 hour walking), a the bottom of the drive of Trumland Gardens (admission £1.50) or I can take you back down to the pier to see the orientation centre (free admission), restaurant and craft shop or you can take the next ferry which goes back to the mainland (Tingwall) via the island of Wyre. |
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| 30th June – 18th August 2008
Monday – Friday 11 am – 5.30 pm
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There is an opportunity to visit Midhowe Cairn- the largest and longest in Orkney which dates from 3000BC. Also alongside this stands Midhowe Broch- one of the best preserved brochs in Orkney dating from the 2nd Century BC. Enjoy time for your picnic before returning back up to the vehicle to visit Yarso, Blackhammer and Taversoe Tuick tombs. You will arrive back at the pier with time to visit the restaurant, craft shop and Trumland Orientation Centre (Free admission) before catching the ferry back to Tingwall at 5.30 pm.
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| Tours |
| June to August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Depart Tingwall at 10.40am. Arrive Rousay at 11.00am. |
| Mini bus meets you at the pier on Rousay |
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| Tour Prices |
| Adults £16.50 |
| Senior Citizens and Students £14 |
| Children £3 |
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| NB. Tour price doesn’t include the cost of the ferry ride - Adults £6.80 return, Children £3.40 return. |
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The above prices do not include your boat fare which is £6.60 adult return. Children and Senior Citizens £3.20 return |
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| Booking \ Enquiries |
| Rosie and Andy |
| Bellona |
| Rousay |
| Orkney |
| KW17 2PU |
| Tel./Fax (01856) 821234 |
| Mobile - 07754910497 |
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