My First Time in the Orkney Islands

I’m an Orkney virgin no more! While planning my itinerary, I decided at the last minute to snip two days off of London, which I’ve visited countless times, and go somewhere I’ve never been before: the Orkneys. (When all else is equal, it’s always fun to try something entirely new. I’ve been exploring Europe all my life…and there are endless amazing places yet to uncover.)

I flew into a tiny slingshot of an airport in the only sizeable Orkney town, Kirkwall, and I spent an entire day with a local guide. In this clip — just a moment of my time with Kinlay — I’m learning the story of Scapa Flow and the island’s fascinating WWII history.

[OffMyCloud]

Thanks for posting Rick. I'm just back home from being married on Orkney just last week. It's a beautiful place, and the finest in the world for ancient history in my opinion.

[darrenharley]

another great video Rick. they have influenced me to travel to italy the last few years.

[happypuppyjohn]

Please give us a bit more of Orkney Rick.

[Aritul]

How beautiful. Those people seem to be living in paradise.

[daisydoll]

Orkney Uncovered! I'm going to look that up, sounds like something I'd be interested in

[nameless]

So beautiful. I really hope I can go to there.

[stevenwheat]

1:42
Wow I thought you were going off the road!

[rajatlotw]

Glad you're covering less explored places

[jackiemuir]

You had the PERFECT day. Shame the video wasn't longer

[guilherminhu]

is it possible to get in the water during summer?

[alisonaddicks]

If the inimitable Mr. Steves haa found Orkney, there it is spoilt for the rest of us.

[zippymonster]

hey rick great video but nose hair in HD and close up ?

[maisycmaisy]

Kinlay's accent sounds like he is from the north of Ireland, is he?

[Muonium]

If you look very closely you can actually see the dollar signs rolling slot--machine like in the guides' eyes in these videos.

[agbook]

Rick, I really wish you wouldn't drive and video at the same time! We want you (and your guide) in one piece!