Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney Islands. A town has existed on the site since at least 1046 and Kirkwall is the main port for the Orkney Islands, with ferry services to Aberdeen and Lerwick (in the Shetland Islands).

Kirkwall's history and architecture make it a fascinating place to visit, with buildings such as St Magnus Cathedral dating back to the early 12th century, when Vikings settled in the Orkney Islands.

Van hire is provided by a local company in Kirkwall and is also available at nearby Kirkwall Airport. All popular types of van are available for hire:

• Medium / short wheelbase vans - e.g. Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter
• Small vans - e.g. Vauxhall Combo, Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy
• Large / long wheelbase vans - e.g. Mercedes Sprinter XLWB, Ford Transit LWB, Renault Master, LDV Maxus
• Luton vans & box vans (3.5 tonne / 3.5t).