There's a fast way to plan Orkney & Shetland, and there's a way that's actually worth doing.

This is a 5-day Orkney & Shetland itinerary we mapped ourselves, spaced out enough to actually enjoy each stop, past everything the Skara Brae car park misses.

Everyone comes home from Orkney & Shetland with the same photos. This is how you don't. Free to download, no catch, just don't leave it until the week before you fly.