Smugglers, Pirates & Jacobites
- Interactive tour of Kirkwall's harbour area
- Takes you back to the 1700s, the time of smugglers, Jacobites, the Press Gang and Pirate Gow
- One-hour story-driven interactive walking tour with costumed guides
A wildly entertaining journey through Kirkwall's lanes and legendary tales, where history comes alive. Meet shipwrecked survivors, Jacobite rebels, and the infamous Pirate Gow. You will find yourself in the middle of a handfast wedding at the Odin Stone, before having to dodge and outwit the Press Gang to avoid being captured to serve on a navy ship. Can you get away?
Starts outside Orkney Distillery, Ayre Road
Harbour Basin - Junction Road - Garden Square - Bridge Street - Harbour Basin
Finishes outside Orkney Distillery
1 hour total time
Outside Orkney Distillery and Visitor Centre, Ayre Road, Kirkwall KW15 1QX
Outside Orkney Distillery and Visitor Centre, Ayre Road, Kirkwall KW15 1QX
Please wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing suited to the weather on the day.
You can cancel or change the date of your ticket until 24 hours before the tour starts, after which it is non-refundable.
If we have to cancel for extreme weather or unavoidable reasons, we will message you, and you will receive a refund.
