Kirkwall

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Introducing Kirkwall

With its roads pounded by the footsteps of tourists on their summer Orcadian pilgrimage, Kirkwall has an energy that ebbs and flows along its busy streets. It’s set back from a wide bay, and its vigour, combined with the atmospheric paved streets and twisting wynds (lanes), gives Orkney’s capital a distinctive character. Magnificent St Magnus Cathedral takes pride of place in the centre of town, and the nearby Earl’s and Bishop’s Palaces are also worth a ramble. Founded in the early 11th century, the original part of Kirkwall is one of the best examples of an ancient Norse town.

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Last updated: Apr 21, 2009

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    RE: Mainland Orkney

    by iviehoff 08 September 2011

    Quite a lot of the main sites on mainland Orkney are close enough to Stromness that some would consider a hired bicycle an economical…
  2. Sylvia1277 avatar
    Re: Mainland Orkney

    by Sylvia1277 07 September 2011

    Hi, yes, that's right. I've been to Orkney for 3 days in April and it's better to stay on Mainland and visit for example Kirkwall (St.…
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    RE: First Time Travelling Solo in Scotland

    by pedro555 13 July 2011

    I normally use http://www.skyscanner.net for flight details. Bozeman to Edinburgh return next May for 3 weeks is £863 flying Continental.…

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