To Orkney by sleeper, Far North Line & ferry

A journey from Birmingham to Orkney by train & ferry, taking the Caledonian Sleeper from Birmingham to Inverness, the Far North Line from Inverness to Thurso (Britain’s most northerly station) and by Northlink Ferries lovely m/v Hamnavoe from Scrabster to Stromness. For practical information see https://www.seat61.com/places-of-inte... 00:00 Step 1, by Caledonian Sleeper to Inverness 01:54 Caledonian Sleeper lounge in Inverness 02:02 Step 2, Inverness to Thurso on ScotRail's Far North Line 10:33 Georgemas Junction 11:26 Thurso, Britain's most northerly station 12:02 Step 3, walking the 2.5 miles from Thurso to Scrabster 12:43 At the Ferry Inn, Scrabster, for a pint or two! 13:02 Step 4, by ferry from Scrabster to Stromness 14:10 Magnus lounge on board the ferry m/v Hamnavoe 14:40 The ferry arrives at Stromness 15:37 Bonus clip: My return ferry passes the cliffs and Old Man of Hoy in daylight!