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Recommended things to do in Kirkwall
Number of things to do | 16 |
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Things to do from | $126 |
Cheapest thing to do | Orkney West Mainland Tour |
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St. Magnus Cathedral
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
Earl's Palace
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
Highland Park Distillery
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Orkney Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
Orkney Wireless Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Scapa Distillery
You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Scapa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scapa Beach during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Mill Sand
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mill Sand during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Orkney Museum
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Scapa Beach
- Bishop's Palace
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Skara Brae
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Balfour Castle
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Ring of Brogdar
- Old Man of Hoy
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Carrick House
- Tomb of the Eagles
- St. John's Head
- Italian Chapel
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Banks Chambered Tomb
- Orkney Brewery
- Orkney Wine Company
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Ward Hill
- Dwarfie Stane
- Trumland House
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Churchill Barriers
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