Great Coastal Railway Journeys — Season 1, Episode 10: Thurso to Orkney

Episode synopsis

Michael crosses over to the Orkney Islands, visiting the former naval base at Scapa Flow and learning about the islands' extensive Norwegian connections.

About Great Coastal Railway Journeys

From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Dunbar to Edinburgh
• E2Leith to Culross
• E3Stirling to East Neuk
• E4St Andrews to Stonehaven
• E5Forvie to Peterhead
• E6Inverness to the Cairngorms
• E7Cullen to Cawdor
• E8Invergordon to Tain
• E9Lairg to Caithness
• E11Tynemouth to Bardon Mill
• E12Newcastle to Lynemouth
• E13Morpeth to Amble