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The Top 20 Attractions around Kirkwall And St Ola

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Kirkwall And St Ola. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kirkwall And St Ola is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

St Magnus Cathedral

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The St. Magnus Cathedral is the cathedral of the city Kirkwall on Orkney in Scotland. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains of the saint. …

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

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The former glory can still be guessed well: The Earl's Palace in Kirkwall on Orkney is beauty and at the same time a lesson about abuse of power, decadence and …

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Kirkwall Town Centre

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The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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Kirkwall Harbour

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Kirkwall is the largest town on the island of Mainland, the largest of the Orkney Islands. Over 7000 people live here. From the harbor there are the ferry connections to …

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Stones of Stenness

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Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …

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