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What our guests say..



What an interesting tour! Frank made it the best with warm sunny weather a close second.  Unexpected insights into history from Neolithic to 2nd World War.  The Best! Karen, Bob and Ed-USA-July 2018

Thank you so much the most delightful and informative two days I have spent in years. A relaxed and special time. Chris-Australia- June 2018

Outstanding, informative, relaxing. Frank was so informative.  We love Orkney! Paul and Julie-Australia-June 2017
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Best trip ever- Helped maximise our full day on Orkney. So much history and tailored to suit our interests. We will be back. Thanks Frank! Stefanie and Art-USA may 2017

So fortunate to find Odin Tours. Frank was a wonderful host- we saw so many thing today, tailored just to us!!  Tracey and Rob-USA-May 2017

Best trip ever - so educational and fun. Frank is the best! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Thanks.
Pam and Diana - USA- 2 day tour-May 2017

Thank you so much! We would never have learned so much about Orkney without you! You were so kind and attentive, much appreciated.- Lisa and Bruce-Canada- May 2017

Such an amazing tour. So grateful to have Frank showing me around - so much knowledge. Cannot wait to come back- Mawghan- Western Australia-November 2016- 2 day tour.

Thank you for a spectacular day on Hoy. You have made a spectacular end to our holiday. Bill Hoys party-USA-November 2016

The most amazing day. Rainy and windy, but very authentic. We loved it. You know your history and is an excellent guide. Thank you so much!! Jan and friends-Oct 2016

Outstanding tour of Orkney and Hoy. Very informative about war activities here as well as oversight of archaeological sites. Most enjoyable. Mr and Mrs Linthwaite- USA- October 2016- 2 day tour of Orkney and Hoy

An excellent trip.  Very informative. Thank you, Frank. Mr Peter Williams Party- Kent UK- September 2016

Thank you for one of the most wonderful informative and pleasant vacation days we ever had. Marco and Birgit -Germany-August-2016

Today we had a very informative tour of the Neolithic sites. The visit at The Ness of Brodgar was over the top! Thanks. John and Colin Hawkes-August 2016
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We enjoyed a wonderful day. It was a marvellous island and we try to come back. Sabine and Ralf Meier-Stuttgard Germany- August 2016

Wonderful day- Exactly what we had hoped for. Thank you very much! John and Peter Franz-Alexandria VA-August 2016

An excellent tour. We managed to see so much of the history of Orkney in a day! Mr and Mrs Philp-UK-August 2016

Thank you for a very informative tour of WW II sites and a wealth of information about the Orkney Islands. Can recommend Frank as a great guide.Mr and Mrs Graham-Australia-August 2016

Perfect way to spend the day in Orkney thanks to Frank! Seeing all of the ruins and buildings made an amazing day! Thanks for all the sights. Great Tour. Ann Munson Party-USA- July 2016

Beautiful day without any hurry. Roderich Deckert Party-Germany-July 2016

A super tour, thank you Frank. Delightful trip, great day Franks. Thanks. Albagli Party-Canada-July 2016

​A wonderful experience that capped off a visit to the Isles in the best way possible. Friendly, informative and personal service. Very much appreciated. Mr. G. Dempster- Australia- July 2016

Thank you so much for a wonderful two days.  We enjoyed every minute and especially the beauty of the country and your excellent and entertaining explanations. Mr and Mrs J. Nicholls-London-2 day tour- July 2016

​Thank you so much for the two and a half day tour!  We had a great time and Frank was really knowledgeable about all the Neolithic and Bronze Age sites we were interested in.  We will definitely leave a recommendation on Trip Advisor because a one-to-one tour is definitely the way to go with Odin Tours. Thank you again. Mr and Mrs. K. Roberts-USA-July 2016

A fun tour of a lovely island with excellent explanations of all we saw. Love to come for a longer stay.            Mr and Mrs A. Schwab-USA-July 2016

​12 old boy scouts and spouses have enjoyed a fantastic tour around this astonishing island. Great guidance and safe driving! Thank you and wish you all the best. Jan Wilborns party-Norway-2 day tour July 2016

Great day on Hoy, lovely,desolate place, reminds me of home. Frank was a great guide. Thanks.                      Ms Herkoff-Canada- July 2016

Wonderful day with Frank. Great guide and we hope to come back soon. The Treybig Family-Texas USA-June 2016

​We had a wonderful time with Franks great enthusiasm and expertise.  Wish we had longer on Hoy!! Hope to come back and spend more time on the islands. Especially knowledge of Scapa Flow and war history was very much appreciated. Thank You.The Prentice Family-Australia-June 2016

Wonderful! love your knowledge and humour.  Thank you for giving us a great tour. Thanks for being great all day! The Barnhill Family-Hawaii USA-June 2016

Had a great time visiting Orkney with Frank showing me around. He is very knowledgeable and friendly, always considerate and has a smile on his face. Wei-Singapore-June 2016

​Frank did a magnificent job of showing us the Neolithic Orkney.  We got a little wet but was part of the experience. Definitely the best information and guide. Many thanks!!! Ron and Carol-Texas USA-June 2016


​Thank you so much Frank for such a wonderful day, all the sight-seeing and all the wonderful stories and information - we are all so tired but happily so. Love from us three ladies.  Val,Pauline and Margaret-Scotland-June 2016

A terrific day spent with Frank! We had a tremendous morning concentrating on the Neolithic sites of Orkney, followed by a wonderful lunch highlighted by Scotch Eggs. The afternoon was spent on the local sites of the poppy ceramics at St Magnus Cathedral. Frank talked plenty describing the area and everything and was a delight! Ron and Carolyn -St Louis USA-June 2016

We had a fabulous sunny day with Frank! We enjoyed every minute of our time together. Karen and Doug-Arizona USA- June 2016

What a wonderful tour! Frank is so knowledgeable and willing to show everyone a good time. Thank you. Fischer Party-USA-June 2016
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Dear Frank, had a wonderful day. Made special as I was able to visit sites once seen by my father in the Navy in WWII. And so much more of Hoy. Thank you. Angela-Wales-June 2016

​Dear Frank, your tour guide expertise was exceptional. It was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and above all exactly what we wanted - without even knowing it. We leave Orkney with a great sense of its history, its people and its culture. Everyone who is lucky enough to have you will have the feeling as we do - like a local, a part of Orkney. Thank you. Margaret Claire and family-Dumbarton Scotland-Three day tour- June 2016

Dear Frank, thank you very much for 2 fun filled days on the Orkneys - we had a great time and we threaten to come back again!  Thanks for  sharing the Orkney experience - it was like travelling with family. You were funny and we enjoyed singing German songs. Thanks for the marvellous tour and time! Christopher and Barbara-London/Hamburg-Two day tour- May 2016

Thank you Frank for the most amazing day.  We packed as much in as possible and it was incredible! I learned more history today than I did in school. The hospitality was top notch! A great local experience. I wish we would have done 2 days instead of 1. Thank you! The Sutherland family-USA-May 2016

The tour was fantastic. We saw the Neolithic sites and all sorts of military attractions, which is my particular area of interest.  Frank is very knowledgeable, I would never have seen a quarter of the attractions on my own. Mr and Mrs Luckenbill-USA-Two day tour-May 2016

What a wonderful day we had with you. Thank you so much for showing us Orkney (just a snippet) We will have to come back for another visit. All the best to you and yours. Mr and Mrs Kurtzman-USA-May 2016

Had the Best day with Frank! Wonderful guide, wonderful place. Hope we can come back again! Best tour of our trip. The Young-Lai Party- Canada/USA- May 2016

Thank you Frank for giving us an A++ customised all-day tour. Recommend your services to anyone! Mr.D.Smiths Party - USA- May 2016

Big thank you Mr Frank! It was amazing! With big love from Russia! Pavel K Party - Moscow Russia - December 2015

Tour absolutely exceeded our expectations! Very accommodating for our wishes to see the sites. Terrific local knowledge. Friendly and kind! Thanks for the great day Frank. Mary and Mike Pavento Party - Florida USA and British Columbia Canada - September 2015

An incredible two days with Frank. We saw amazing things. Wonderful! The Thomas family - Massachusetts USA - August 2015

Very informative and thorough tour. Thank you Frank. Mr and Mrs Southwell - Australia - August 2015


What a great day. We booked a neolithic tour but learned so much more. It was a good first day orientation to Orkney and Frank was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour leader. Vielen Dank! The Holdens and Penny - UK- August 2015


Wow! Wonderful personal touch when visiting all the sites! We even were given a private tour of a castle.  Frank secured the key. We learned so much about the history of the island from Frank. Thank you for sharing your love for this place. Slough/Hill family - USA - July 2015 

A great thank you for preparing our unique itinerary and especially for your enthusiastic companionship.    Mr and Mrs Brady -  USA - Two day tour - July 2015

Thanks for a lovely day, very interesting. Hope I will be able to recommend you to others as well. The Shaked family - Israel - July 2015

Most entertaining and enjoyable.  Mike has for a long time wanted to come to Orkney - Frank, thank you so much for all your information. Wonderful. All the very best. Mr and Mrs M.Etheridge - New Zealand - Three day tour - July 2015


Thank you Frank. Beautiful island. Cannot wait to come back, hoping for sunshine! Great time, lots of information on the area and events. Never been before had a very interesting trip, weather was rubbish but did not spoil our trip. Very friendly guide very entertaining. A very special thank you for all your stories. Leaving Hoy with lots of memories!!- Dawn Peterson party - Woodstock USA   Day tour of Hoy- July 2015


A dreamlike day with lots of impressions and a perfect guide! Heidi and Erwin Wichtl - Salzburg Austria -  July 2015

Guide had high level of local knowledge and history. Tour was wonderful. Lucy Marsh party - USA and Japan - July 2015

A fantastic three days discovering Orkney with Frank, who provided a well balanced tour of historical, geographical and other sights as well as providing good company!! Mr and Mrs Anderton - Perth W.Australia - Three day tour - June 2015

Fabuloso! Maravilloso! Charming and knowledgeable guide. All magnificent! -M and K Haller - Argentina - Two day tour June 2015 

Fantastic Tour. Really felt well cared for - and so much fascinating information. Thank you.-

Dawn Carrol - Somerset UK - June 2015

I have been waiting years to see the Dwarfie Stane and now I know much more about WWII on Hoy. Breathtaking countryside. Thanks! - Mr. and Mrs Hyde -Virginia  USA - June 2015

An absolute delightful informative journey through time. - Ms Fernandez - California USA - May 2015

Fabulous xxx  - Ms Liebenthal - California USA - May 2015

Great tour! - Mr and Mrs Cadis - California USA - May 2015


Wonderful tour. We want to come back. Thank you. - Mr and Mrs Cameron - Berks UK - May 2015

Wonderful tour around your area - Amazing! Thank you Frank. - Mr and Mrs Tunley - Bedford UK - May 2015

You made the trip so fascinating and enjoyable. Thank you. - Mr and Mrs Adamson - Surrey UK - May 2015

Really enjoyed the variety of sights. Very interesting.  We would like to see more! - S.Meyersons party - Hawaii - May 2015

Wonderful tour, thank you for all your hard work today -brought back so many childhood memories. A great tour, loved it.-  Ms. Stirlings party - Arbroath Scotland - May 2015


It has been a fantastic day. We have loved every moment . Thank you both Meg and Frank. -Mr and Mrs Wrightson - Forres Scotland - May 2015

Great tour, Very well done. Very Nice man.- Mr and Mrs Duncan - Wick Scotland - May 2015 

Thank you for showing us Hoy. Much more than we thought and so well presented. We loved it all. -Mr and Mrs Mackenzie - Edinburgh Scotland - April 2015

Thank you for brining me closer to my ancestors. - M.Wiseman-Bennett - New Albany USA - Feb 2015

Great mix of history and natural beauty. Loved Franks humour too! - Anya Whitelaw - NSW Australia February 2015

The best tour ever. Loved it. - John and Dianna Hershman - Tennessee USA - Sept 2014

Extremely informative, scenic and enjoyable! Thank You !! - B and Q Byerley - Port Elizabeth  South Africa - Aug 2014

Gracias Frank. Really a very good journey. I hope I will see you again, Nice to meet you. Un fuerte abrazo from La Familia Colom - Valencia  Spain -Aug 2014

We really appreciate that we could have happy and enjoyable tour with your help. Yukiko Yamazaki -Tokyo Japan - Aug 2014

What a fabulous tour of Hoy. thank you, Frank, for researching the Stout family tree and for being such a treasure trove of information and enthusiasm for Hoy and the Lifeboats.  Gavin and Odile Wilson - Washington USA - Aug 2014

Thank you for the best three days in many years.  Jenny and Marj Prosser - NSW Australia - July 2014

We had a lovely day trip with Frank. His love for the Orkney Islands shines through his knowledgeable guiding. Thank You. Williams Family - California USA - July 2014

Many thanks for a superb mornings excursion with you! Mary Loggie - Marco Polo Crew - July 2014

Thank you for a wonderful tour! Orkney is so beautiful! Vanessa LeFevre - Massachusetts USA - July 2014

Great Tour! Thanks!  Judith Abbot - California USA - June 2014

We are on a family vacation from Illinois. We had a wonderful time looking at all the ruins Orkney had to offer. Frank was Great!! Weaver family - Illinois USA - June 2014

Frank was interesting, informative and nice. We had a wonderful and educational day in Orkney, visiting and learning about the Neolithic sites - I would recommend Frank highly to anyone!  Beth Weiss - Ohio USA - May 2014


























































































































































































































































































































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What a fabulous tour of Hoy. Thank you, Frank for researching the Stout family tree and for being such a treasure trove of information and enthusiasm for Hoy and the lifeboats. Gavin Wilson and Odile Granter from Washington USA - August 2014

Thank you for the best 3 days in many years. Jenny and Marj from NSW Australia - July 2014

We had a lovely day trip with Frank. His love for the Orkney Islands shines through his knowledgeable guiding. Many thanks. The Williams Family from California - July 2014

 I recommend Frank highly to anyone. Frank was interesting, informative and nice. We had a wonderful and educational day in Orkney visiting and learning about the Neolithic sites. Beth from Ohio - June 2014

We are here on a family vacation from Illinois. We had a wonderful time looking at all the ruins Orkney has to offer. Frank was great!!  The Weaver Family from Illinois - July 2014

Thank you so much for the informative tour of the Island of Orkney from our guide, Frank. He even managed to ensure good weather. Kathrina from Leipzig - July 2014

Thank you for a wonderful tour! Orkney is so beautiful! Vanessa from Massachusetts - July 2014

Many thanks for a superb morning excursion with you. Mary Loggie MARCO POLO Crew-July 2014

Thank you for a super tour. We are very satisfied and happy that you shared your knowledge with us. Keep up your relaxed style. See you soon. Anna from MS Delphin - June 2014

Great tour. Thanks. Judith from California - June 2014

Thank you for a wonderful day - Ernie and May from Indiana - June 2014

Thanks for the super narration on the tour, wishing you all the best!! J.Hunter from Germany - June 2014

The guide, Frank was good and very professional. Thanks Elke und Reinhard from Germany- June 2014
 

A heartfelt thank you to our guide, Frank for the lovely round trip and plenty of information which was passed on. Gisela from Germany - June 2014
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