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  • Lynnfield Hotel
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    Kirkwall, Mainland
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May
50°F 10°C
42°F 5°C
Jun
54°F 12°C
47°F 8°C
Jul
57°F 13°C
50°F 10°C
Aug
58°F 14°C
51°F 10°C
Sep
56°F 13°C
48°F 8°C
Oct
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44°F 6°C
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Orkney Archaeology Tours - Private tours
Ollie #1 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Owner description: Orkney Archaeology Tours offer all-inclusive small group holidays, private tours and day tours led by professional archaeologists who are also...... more » Owner description: Orkney Archaeology Tours offer all-inclusive small group holidays, private tours and day tours led by professional archaeologists who are also accredited green badge Orkney Tourist Guides. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Saint Magnus Cathedral
Ollie #2 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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The Orkney Museum
Ollie #3 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This museum details the 5,000-year history of the islands.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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The Bishop's Palace
Ollie #4 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Highland Park Distillery
Ollie #5 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Creator of one of the finest single malts.
Attraction type  Breweries; Factory Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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The Earl's Palace
Ollie #6 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Orkney Wireless Museum
Ollie #7 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Orkney Wireless Museum An excellent way to kill some time on a rainy day in Kirkwall. Located just next to the harbour and ferry port, this little one-room museum has some... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
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Wildabout Orkney
Ollie #8 of 8 attractions in Kirkwall
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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