Stromness by Carriage is a well-established local carriage driving business based in Stromness, Orkney. They offer unique horse-drawn experiences with their beautiful Friesian black beauties. Currently, they are only offering tours of Stromness and can be contacted through email or phone numbers for inquiries.
Their tours of Stromness operate on a booking system, starting from their stables and ending at the pier head in Stromness. If getting to the stables is difficult for customers, they are happy to assist. However, please note that they are currently not using their big covered wagon for tours and are instead using a smaller carriage that can accommodate one adult and one child on each side.
Stromness by Carriage also offers a glass-fronted Landau wedding carriage, although it should be noted that this service is no longer available. Additionally, they have a beautiful funeral carriage traditionally, complete with full livery, black plumes, and drapes. However, this service is also no longer available.
The business boasts eight Friesian horses and one Arab. Their driving horses, Tom and Jerry, are stallions, while their breeding mares, Maggie and Mercy, have produced the next generation of carriage horses. Maggie has had two foals, Willie and Rosie, while Mercy has also had two foals, Ruby and Nettie. They also have a grey Arab named Djego, who is known for his free spirit.
Stromness by Carriage offers a variety of carriages for all occasions. Their Landau wedding carriage can convert from a closed top to an open-top in seconds. They also have a Victoria carriage, which is a lower key option for weddings. The touring carriage can accommodate 10 adults in the back, making it perfect for kids' birthday party rides.
It also has a removable table in the centre and a wheelchair ramp for those with mobility issues. Additionally, they have a smaller wagon that can carry four adults or a family of two adults and three children, mainly used for bookings in Stromness. Finally, their traditional style hearse always sparks conversation after the service and acts as an ice breaker.
To get in touch with Stromness by Carriage, customers can fill out the contact form on their website, providing their name, telephone number, email address, and a short message. Compulsory fields are marked with an asterisk.