Leg 171 EGPA - Kirkwall (Scotland) to EGPO - Stornoway (Scotland)
EGPA - Airport Info
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ICAO code: EGPA
Airport name: Kirkwall Airport
Location: Kirkwall
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Orkney Info
Orkney is an archipelago of 70 or so islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited. Orkney can be found off the northern tip of Scotland, lying on latitude 59° North, where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet.
The Islands cover an area of 974 square kilometres, of which more than half is taken up by the Mainland, which is the group’s largest island.The islands are about 85 km from north to south and 37 km from east to west. Approximately 20,000 people live in Orkney, the majority of which live in the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.
The islands are low-lying, gently sloping and richly fertile with the exception of the island of Hoy, which is high and rugged. The climate is temperate, warmed by the Gulf Stream; with the driest months being April, May and June.
In the spring and summer months, the days are long and the skies are enormous, which literally lengthens your day. Come autumn, though the evenings draw in, the aurora borealis; or northern lights offer a spectacular light show well worth seeing.
Orkney’s famous archaeology, superb wildlife, landscape, and traditional island welcome are well known - at least to lovers of the good life. Many of our visitors return again and again to drink at the wellspring of ancient culture and modern hospitality.
What is it that brings them back? Perhaps it’s the pure air, or the heady scent of wildflowers, or the mysteries of the magnificent standing stones and the sense of kinship with our ancestors.
Or maybe it’s the deliciously slow pace of life, and the warmth of the people. Orkney is a feast for the senses, and an opportunity to get back in touch with the real you.
We have to add that Orkney is the home of the Highland Park distillery (http://www.highlandpark.co.uk). This is the favorite whiskey of Jarl !
EGPO - Airport Info
ICAO code: EGPO
Airport name: Stornoway Airport
Location: Stornoway
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Hebrides Info
Standing majestically at the northwest edge of Europe, this 150 mile-long island chain of beaches, culture, wildlife and adventure is a haven for outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind.
Nowhere else will you find such diversity of landscapes and species, arts, crafts and music: the islands have an abundance of beautiful habitats... peaceful, unspoilt and natural. Fresh water and sea lochs unsurpassable in their beauty and abundance provide a great resource for fishermen and bird life. Traditional music and crafts live on in a lively and modern culture, which is civilised in the true sense of the word. Pioneering sporting and cultural events attract people from all over the world to experience this Gaelic heartland. Get even closer to nature: a boat trip to spot whales, dolphins, seals or puffins or a guided walk to mix with otters, buzzards or deer. And for those who like an adrenalin rush, expert or not, try out our surfing, climbing, diving or power boating. Come home with a new hobby!
The Hebridean Gaels always provide a friendly welcome, making the visitor share the sense of belonging and freedom - one of the great traits of the local heritage. The sense of being surrounded by the fresh Hebridean air carries the visitor into a world of serenity.
The Hebrides is an oasis of calm in a chaotic world.