Kirkwall Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kirkwall
Albert Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
The Ayre Hotel
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The Shore
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Castleyards Apartment 12
Reviewed on 27 May 2023
Castleyards Apartment 1
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024
Castleyards Apartment 2
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025
Popular places to visit
St. Magnus Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kirkwall with a stop at St. Magnus Cathedral. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Earl's Palace
After visiting Earl's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Bishop's Palace
After visiting Bishop's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Highland Park Distillery
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Scapa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scapa Beach during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Orkney Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
Cities near Kirkwall
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Earl's Palace
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Balfour Castle
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Old Man of Hoy
- Stromness Museum
- Bay of Skaill
- Orkney Brewery
- Brough of Birsay
- Orkney Wine Company
- Italian Chapel
- Carrick House
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Churchill Barriers