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Kirkwall weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
41°F 5°C
36°F 2°C
Jan
41°F 5°C
35°F 1°C
Feb
40°F 4°C
33°F 0°C
Mar
43°F 6°C
36°F 2°C
Apr
47°F 8°C
39°F 3°C
May
50°F 10°C
42°F 5°C

Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 18
Hi:
42°F 5°C
Lo:
26°F -3°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
33°F 0°C
Lo:
30°F -1°C
Sunday
Dec 20
Hi:
42°F 5°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C
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  • Resident population: 27,000 (est.)
  • Major features: historic buildings, beaches
  • 9,287 TripAdvisor reviews of 377 accommodations, 21 attractions and 79 restaurants
Paphos, the capital of western Cyprus, has some serious historical clout. Site of the vast fourth-century BC Tombs of the Kings, set high on a cliff above the sparkling sea, as well as a dramatic Byzantine castle and fine mosaics, it's also known as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.
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Saint Magnus Cathedral
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Kirkwall
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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Highland Park Distillery
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Kirkwall

Creator of one of the finest single malts.

Attraction type: Brewery; Factory tour
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The Bishop's Palace
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 5 attractions in Kirkwall
Attraction type: Religious site
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The Earl's Palace
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 5 attractions in Kirkwall

The Earl's Palace apparently has its place in history having been built for the Scottish nobility when they colonised the Orkney Islands in the 16th century.  The Earl's Palace and the Bishop's Palace

Attraction type: Historic site
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The Orkney Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 5 attractions in Kirkwall

This museum details the 5,000-year history of the islands.

Attraction type: History museum
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