While I don’t live in Kirkwall, I have visited on holiday, and enjoyed the town very much. It isn’t easy to get to, being on the Orkneys in the North Sea, but it is well worth a trip, and there ar…
Wondering what the differences are between Shetland and Orkney? Lerwick vs Kirkwall? How does Lerwick compare to Kirkwall? This should help! -Inverted Sheep
Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of Orkney, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall dominates the skyline of Kirkwall To view my blog from day five of my Scotland holiday. Click the link below. ynysforganjack.wordpress.com/2010/06/08/scotland-holiday-...
Discover Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney. Including things to do, break inspiration, places to stay, tours, unique experiences, travel tips and more.
Though separated from the Scottish mainland by only 10 miles across the Pentland Firth, Orkney is one destination that really feels a world away.
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KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, SCOTLAND, UK -- St. Magnus Cathedral towers over the city of Kirkwall in Orkney, Scotland. Built to honor the Viking Earl of Orkney, St. Magnus.
Top things to see and do in Orkney, Scotland. How to spend a few days in Orkney, including Kirkwall, Skara Brae and Maeshowe.
Towering above the Kirkwall landscape, St. Magnus Cathedral, with its distinctive sandstone hues, is one of Orkney’s most significant landmarks.
Discover the St Magnus Kirkwall Cathedral (Mainland Orkney, Scotland) - Photos and info to plan your visit (the light of the North)
Orkney has a history and Norse-influenced culture all of its own. The Norwegian influence is strong in the islands' capital, Kirkwall.
What are Orkney's must-see sites? Why not ask an Orcadian? Let native storyteller and historian Tom Muir guide you through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney and more. Find the stories here, and then go explore!
Photographs of Kirkwall by Orcadian artist Martin Laird. St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall harbour, fishing boats, and sunset in Orkney.
We took the 9:30 AM ferry to the Orkney Islands . The view over the North Sea was spectacular, although the wind was FREEZING! We passe...
Wondering how to get to Orkney by ferry for a day trip or longer? Here's everything you need to know with routes, maps and epic things to do!
When Orcadians speak of Mainland they are referring to this, the largest of the Orkney islands, and not mainland Scotland. Mainland is home to 75% of Orkney's population as well as its two towns, historic Kirkwall and Stromness, with its long, narrow and characterful main street. Mainland has much fertile farmland as well as some wilder moors in the west.
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St Magnus Cathedral - Orkney's 'light in the north' for almost 900 years. Built by Vikings, the glowing edifice that dominates Kirkwall today has stood witness to human struggles and triumphs since 1137. The atmosphere feels sacred and quiet with history. Come and feel it.
Shetland's capital is rich with history, as Laurie Goodlad explains as she takes us on a tour of some of the town's best-known buildings.
Kirkwall Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney. May 1986.
Travelling to Kirkwall? Make sure you read our guide with features 18 things to do in Kirkwall Scotland before planning your itinerary.
Gives a detailed report on the Bishop's Palace in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, which was built in the 13th century.
On my final stop of my Northern trip this Summer we stopped off at Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. However, I did not really explore Kirkwall, instead I headed to the ferry port and caught a boat out to the island of Shapinsay to visit the beautiful Balfour Castle, which while being […]
In November 2013 we moved from Brighton to Orkney, from the bottom of the UK to (almost) the top. We bought a foolishly large and largely neglected Victorian
Discover the St Magnus Kirkwall Cathedral (Mainland Orkney, Scotland) - Photos and info to plan your visit (the light of the North)
Discover the ultimate itinerary for visting Orkney in Scotland – including the Mainland, South Ronaldsay, Hoy, Westray, and Papa Westray.
MV Shapinsay is to resume service, tomorrow, Friday, after industrial action from Orkney Ferries crew members resulted in the cancellation of all sailings between Shapinsay and Kirkwall today. Last night, Orkney Islands Council reported that the service would be unable to operate after the final sailing from Kirkwall on Wednesday evening, due to a crewing […]
Sovereignty over Orkney, home to the First Stonehenge, has been debated for more than 5,000 years
St Magnus Cathedral - Orkney's 'light in the north' for almost 900 years. Built by Vikings, the glowing edifice that dominates Kirkwall today has stood witness to human struggles and triumphs since 1137. The atmosphere feels sacred and quiet with history. Come and feel it.
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A native of Orkney's East Mainland and lifelong neighbor to the Kirkwall Airport, writes his reminiscences of decades living near to Orkney's main airport.
