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Why March? I live in London and will be getting the Caledonian sleeper train up to inverness. Tickets are drastically cheaper in March than April. And im also hoping I might get to catch a glimpse of the northern lights on the orkney islands. Ive already decided to delay the trip, so I could put some extra money aside for a more expensive ticket. Maybe someone with experience of the region can give me some advice?
We're planning on doing a run from Portsmouth to Papa Westray on the Orkney isles to see our friend at some point soon. As far south to as far north as you can reasonably drive!!
You'll have to get a ferry but it's all very doable getting there.
You can travel from Sccrabster or Aberdeen to Orkney rather easily.
What information do you need to know? There's a few hostels there you'll find quite affordable and pleasant :)
Mostly weather and riding conditions, I was hoping to camp so not too worried about hostels, however they might end up a welcome break from the cold should I go when its colder. Looking on Scotlands camping info websites, they say to be mindful of avalanches, snow storms and waking up to white outs. I'm quite confident that I've put myself off doing this during the winter now!