Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall
Described as the most accomplished piece of Renaissance architecture left in Scotland.
Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall
A particular attraction is the magnificent monumental fireplace in the great hall of the Earl’s Palace, built about 1600.
Highlights
- The location – at the heart of ancient Kirkwall, in the shadow of the wonderful St Magnus’s Cathedral.
- Inside the Bishop’s Palace – imagining the momentous event that took place there in December 1263 when the great King Hakon of Norway died.
- The frontal façade of the Earl’s Palace – with its array of oriel windows, corbelled turrets and elaborate entrance.
Location
Region – Orkney
Postcode: KW15 1PD
Opening arrangements
Summer
1 April - 31 October, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30am - 5.30pm
Closed during winter season
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Admission prices
Summer
Adult £3.70, Child £2.20, Concession £3.00
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