Kirkwall see · Kirkwall attractions  TodayTourism All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels

Kirkwall attractions


Kirkwall attractions

  • St Magnus Cathedral. Founded in 1137, this impressive red sandstone cathedral has an atmoshperic interior, dominated by red circular columns and multi-coloured textile hangings.
  • Bishop's Palace & Earl's Palace £2. Opposite the cathedral, these red ruins are a worthwhile visit.
  • Orkney Museum on Broad Street opposite the cathedral.
  • Orkney Wireless Museum at the Kiln Corner in the Harbour area of the town. Contains a vast collection of radios from Orkneys past. Worth a visit and truely a unique museum.
  • Highland Park Distillery Holm Road 01856 874619, £3. Ten minutes walk from the centre. Regular tours during the spring and summer around the distillery, including a free sample.

  • The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Kirkwall


    Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Kirkwall - updated Apr 2024

    SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Kirkwall hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!


    >>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<

    WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020


    Kirkwall Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.

    Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | All Destinations