St Magnus Cathedral

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  • Address
    Broad St, Kirkwall
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  • Phone
    874894
  • Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat 09:00 - 18:00 , Sun 14:00 - 18:00 , Oct-Mar: Mon-Sat 09:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00

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Lonely Planet review

Founded in 1137 and constructed from local red sandstone and yellow Eday stone, fabulous St Magnus Cathedral should not be missed. The powerful atmosphere of an ancient faith pervades the impressive interior.

Epitaphs of the dead, written in a lyrical and melodramatic way, line the walls inside and emphasise the serious business of 17th- and 18th-century bereavement.