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Recommended things to do in Kirkwall
Number of things to do | 12 |
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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.
Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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.
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.
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.
Scapa Distillery
You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
- Scapa Beach
- Bishop's Palace
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Skara Brae
- Balfour Castle
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Ring of Brogdar
- Old Man of Hoy
- Italian Chapel
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Bay of Skaill
- Maes Howe
- Carrick House
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Banks Chambered Tomb
- Dwarfie Stane
- Trumland House
- Orkney Brewery
- Ward Hill
- Orkney Wine Company
- Piers Art Centre
- Maes Howe
- Churchill Barriers
- St. John's Head
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
- Tofts Ness
- Quoyness Chambered Tomb
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
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