Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Travel Blogs from Kirkwall (20)

Arriving at Kirkwall, Kirkwall, United Kingdom travel blog
Arriving at Kirkwall
Jul 18, 2008

... , which slowed us down significantly. Now the worry we had was that if the tide turned whilst we were in the Sound and approaching Kirkwall, then we would be popped back out into the sea as the currents are up to 7 knots in the overfall area of the Sound. ...

A travel blog entry by derek_roberts10
Au Revoir, Shetlands, Kirkwall, United Kingdom travel blog
Au Revoir, Shetlands
Aug 3, 2008

We were off to Fair Isle at 08:15. There was no, or little wind but the forecast was promising some wind later in the 24 hours and there was some chance that we would get some during our journey. In fact, it didn't happen until the last hour or so and we ...

A travel blog entry by derek_roberts10
Onwards to Stronsay, Kirkwall, United Kingdom travel blog
Onwards to Stronsay
Aug 5, 2008

Our Dutch friends were, at least, consistent, in that they woke us up at 5:00 with their size 13 feet trampling everywhere. Last night I said they were nice guys, I still think they are, honestly! Seriously, we saw them off safely, had another couple of ...

A travel blog entry by derek_roberts10
The Cathedral of St Magnus, Kirkwall, Kirkwall, United Kingdom travel blog
The Cathedral of St Magnus, Kirkwall
Jul 20, 2008

The wind was still with us when we woke up. The sky was cloud-laden and rain was threatening. In short, a morning for doing not very much other than catch up on the blog and read the Sunday papers.   In the afternoon, we visited St Magnus' ...

A travel blog entry by derek_roberts10

Attractions in Kirkwall (5)

Saint Magnus Cathedral
Saint Magnus Cathedral

Corner of Palace Rd. and Victoria, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.00

The Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace

Palace Rd., Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.00

The Earl's Palace
The Earl's Palace

Palace Rd, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.00

Highland Park Distillery
Highland Park Distillery

Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.00

Creator of one of the finest single malts.

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