Posted on 25 Mar 2013
We went to Orkney two years ago with our dog. We went via Pentland Ferries from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope. This is the shortest crossing and you do not require photo ID. The downside is that you have to reverse you motorhome onto the ferry. Not as bad as it sounds, you are guided every inch of the way. You do not have to leave you dog in the vehicle, but you cannot take it into the lounge. If its raining you will get wet. We stayed at the Pickaquoy centre campsite at Kirkwall. Expensive but good also central to tour. Warning, if a cruise ship docks at Kirkwall avoid tourist sites such as Skara Brae, they will be very crowded. Hope this helps.
