Gills Bay Ferry
Gills Bay Ferry
With a selection of up to 21 sailings weekly, the port of Gills Bay connects Scotland with Orkney Islands. Sailing duration ranges from 1 hour 15 minutes to St Margaret's Hope and 1 hour 15 minutes on the St Margaret's Hope service.
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Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Canisbay, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YB, Scotland
Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope with Pentland Ferries
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Most well known locally for the seals that are often found lying on the rocks, Gill’s Bay is found on the north coast of Scotland and serves as a gateway between mainland Scotland and the islands laying to its north. The pier is one of the prominent features of the area, providing the entrance for Pentland Ferries to operate among the docks. In recent times it has become the most commonly used departure point from the mainland across the Short Sea Crossing to the islands of Stroma, Swona and Orkney. The crossing is generally considered the quickest and safest way to get across the waters of Pentland Firth. The sailings on the ferry route run throughout the year and are thought to be a very reliable and comfortable service. Whilst in the area, it is thought to be worthwhile exploring the local wildlife; seals, wild dogs, porpoises are all often spotted among the rocks, whilst even a basking shark has been seen on occasion.
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