Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace

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Watergate, Scotland KW15 1PD
Step inside the spectacular ruins of two remarkable residences at the heart of Kirkwall. The medieval Bishop's Palace was built in the 1100s at about the same time as St Magnus Cathedral. King Hakon of Norway died within its walls after an indecisive battle with the Scots at Largs in 1263. In the early 1600s, the Bishop's Palace was incorporated into a refined Renaissance palace commissioned by Earl Patrick Stewart, one of Orkney's most notorious rulers. The Earl's palace was reputedly built using slave labour.

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Wonderful Place
8/11/2024

Wonderful Place Not to be missed. Well preserved and very beautiful. It should not be missed. The h...

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Interesting ruins
7/7/2024

Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace, near St Agnus Cathedral, are within easy walking distance from th...

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Don't pay and just see the outside
6/19/2024

Not sure what yiu can see inside that is worth the cost, as just mote ruins. You can just as easily ...

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