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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall is one of three palaces the Albion Guide lists in Orkney Islands. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. The nearest other palace is Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall, 0.1 km to the north-west.

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Photo of The Orkney Museum, a visitor attraction near Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Orkney's island-history museum in the 16th-century Tankerness House, opposite St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.

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Orkney's capital and largest town, built around the red-sandstone St Magnus Cathedral and a working harbour.

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The world's most northerly Scotch whisky distillery, on the edge of Kirkwall, offering tours and tastings.

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Scapa Beach

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