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Kirkwall :
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Kirkwall Hotel tips
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Ayre Hotel from80 £
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The Albert Hotel from95 £
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Kirkwall Travel guide
Kirkwall : Michelin's recommendations
Kirkwall stands at the northern tip of the Kirkwall-Scapa Isthmus linking the island’s eastern and western parts. The town, dominated by its splendid 800-year old cathedral, stretches up the hillside from the harbour. Kirkwall has always been the island's main settlement and was formerly a Viking trading post. Today, it is both the island's capital and commercial centre.
Tourist attractions Kirkwall : Things to see and do
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Western Mainland
GB - Kirkwall KW15 1PD
This tour combines important prehistoric sites (Rennibister Earth House, Wideford Hill Cairn, Gurness Broch...) with the tranquil agricultural landscape of the interior and the more dramatic coastal scenery. The tour may be taken in either direction ..
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Earl's Palace
Watergate GB - Kirkwall KW15 1PD
Even in a state of ruin, this 17C palace shows off its fine architecture. It was built by Patrick Stewart, count of the Orkneys, who died in 1615. Built from 1600-1607, the palace is an example of the late Renaissance style. There is a splendid monu..
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Bishop's Palace
Watergate GB - Kirkwall KW15 1PD
A new bishop's palace was built in the 12C next to the new cathedral. Two reconstructions followed in the 16 and 17C, the last by Count Patrick, who wanted to create a vast residence incorporating his new palace. The round corner tower dates from cha..
Hotels Kirkwall
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The Albert Hotel
"The Albert Hotel, Mounthoolie Lane" GB - Kirkwall KW15 1JZ
"The Albert Hotel in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, UK is ideally situated in the centre of Kirkwall, offering modern, boutique style hotel rooms with luxury furnishings and a contemporary design whether you are looking for a weekend leisure break or..
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Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road GB - Kirkwall KW15 1QX
Set in Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, most with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea vi..
Restaurants Kirkwall
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Ayre
Ayre Rd. GB - Kirkwall KW15 1QX
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Lynnfield
Holm Rd GB - Kirkwall KW15 1SU
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Foveran
St Ola GB - Kirkwall KW15 1SF
Spacious restaurant boasting superb panoramic views over Scapa Flow and the south islands. Traditional menu features local, seasonal produce, including Orcadian lamb/beef and plenty of fresh seafood. Homely, well-kept bedrooms display simple colour s..
