History
Earl's and Bishop's Palaces, Kirkwall
Kirkwall, Scotland
Two ruined palaces beside the cathedral, one medieval and one Renaissance.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
The Bishop's Palace was built in the 12th century for the cathedral's first bishop. The Earl's Palace next door was built from 1607 for Earl Patrick and is a Renaissance ruin. They are on the same site and take a short while to see.
Good to know
- Check HES for opening times
- Walk from the cathedral
- Best time
- Any
- Open
- Check HES
- Getting there
- Town centre
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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