Things to Do in Kirkwall

There are 66 attractions in Kirkwall. Orkney, northern scottish islands with rich neolithic heritage, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Orkney
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Orkney
Northern Scottish islands with rich Neolithic heritage
Islands
Skara Brae
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Skara Brae
Neolithic village on Orkney with exceptionally preserved houses
Ruins
Mainland
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Mainland
Main island of Orkney archipelago, administrative center
Island
Hoy, Orkney
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Hoy, Orkney
Large Orkney island with dramatic sea cliffs
Island
Maeshowe
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Maeshowe
Neolithic chambered cairn notable for Viking runic graffiti
Monument
Ring of Brodgar
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Ring of Brodgar
Neolithic stone circle forming part of Orkney's heritage
Archaeological Site
Standing Stones of Stenness
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Standing Stones of Stenness
Neolithic stone circle forming Orkney's ancient ceremonial site
Monument
Shapinsay
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Shapinsay
Orkney island with historical sites and rural landscapes
Island
South Ronaldsay
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South Ronaldsay
Orkney island linked by Churchill Barriers; coastal landscapes
Island
Westray
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Westray
Orkney island known for Neolithic sites and coastal cliffs
Island
Eday
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Eday
Orkney island with agricultural landscapes and cliffs
Island
Papa Westray
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Papa Westray
Small Orkney island with archaeological sites and wildlife
Island
Rousay
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Rousay
Orkney island with numerous Neolithic archaeological sites
Island
St Magnus Cathedral
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St Magnus Cathedral
Medieval cathedral in Orkney, prominent Norse heritage site
Church
Stronsay
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Stronsay
Scottish Orkney island known for wildlife and beaches
Island
Burray
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Burray
Orkney island linked by causeway with agricultural land
Island
Egilsay
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Egilsay
Small Orkney island notable for medieval church ruins
Island
Auskerry
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Auskerry
Small Orkney island with lighthouse and seabirds
Island
Eynhallow
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Eynhallow
Uninhabited Orkney island with Norse archaeological remains
Island
Flotta
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Flotta
Orkney island with a large North Sea oil terminal
Island
Wyre, Orkney
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Wyre, Orkney
Small Orkney island with coastal cliffs and crofting
Island
Castle of Mey
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Castle of Mey
Historic Scottish castle, former residence of the Queen Mother
Castle
Knap of Howar
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Knap of Howar
Neolithic stone houses on Orkney, among Europe's oldest
Archaeological Site
Lamb Holm
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Lamb Holm
Orkney island noted for the ornate WWII Italian Chapel
Island
Papa Stronsay
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Papa Stronsay
Small Orkney island home to a monastic community
Island
Switha
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Switha
Small uninhabited Scottish island noted for seabirds
Island
Calf of Eday
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Calf of Eday
Small Orkney island known for seabird colonies
Island
Faray
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Faray
Small Orkney island noted for seabird colonies
Island
Linga Holm
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Linga Holm
Small Orkney island noted for birdlife and grazing
Island
Gairsay
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Gairsay
Small Orkney island with historical farm settlements
Island
Graemsay
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Graemsay
Small Orkney island with crofting communities
Island
Copinsay
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Copinsay
Uninhabited Orkney isle important for seabird colonies
Island
Hunda
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Hunda
Uninhabited Orkney island with tidal channels
Island
Muckle Skerry
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Muckle Skerry
Largest of Pentland Skerries topped by lighthouse
Island
Ness of Brodgar
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Ness of Brodgar
Neolithic archaeological complex on Orkney, ceremonial structures
Archaeological Site
Broch of Gurness
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Broch of Gurness
Iron Age broch and village ruins on Orkney
Tower
Duncansby Head
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Duncansby Head
Northernmost mainland headland with dramatic sea stacks
Cape
Fara, Orkney
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Fara, Orkney
Small Orkney island in Scapa Flow
Island
Stroma, Scotland
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Stroma, Scotland
Small Orkney island in Pentland Firth, mostly uninhabited
Island
Swona
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Swona
Small Scottish island with free-roaming sheep and seabirds
Island
Ward Hill, Hoy
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Ward Hill, Hoy
Highest summit on Hoy island in Orkney
Mountain
Barnhouse Settlement
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Barnhouse Settlement
Neolithic settlement in Orkney with prehistoric structures
Archaeological Site
Cava, Orkney
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Cava, Orkney
Small uninhabited Orkney island with archaeological remains
Island
Holm of Papa
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Holm of Papa
Uninhabited Orkney islet with early church remains
Island
Damsay
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Damsay
Small uninhabited Scottish island with archaeological remains
Island
Glimps Holm
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Glimps Holm
Small Orkney islet near Mainland, uninhabited
Island
Helliar Holm
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Helliar Holm
Uninhabited islet off Orkney's coast
Island
Muckle Green Holm
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Muckle Green Holm
Small uninhabited islet in Orkney's coastal waters
Island
Noltland Castle
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Noltland Castle
16th-century Orkney castle with ruined fortifications
Castle
Calf of Flotta
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Calf of Flotta
Small tidal islet off Flotta, Orkney archipelago
Island
Italian Chapel
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Italian Chapel
WWII-era chapel on Lamb Holm, Orkney
Church
Kili Holm
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Kili Holm
Small Orkney islet off Scotland's west coast
Island
Loch of Harray
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Loch of Harray
Large Orkney loch with important birdlife
Lake
Loch of Stenness
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Loch of Stenness
Shallow Orkney sea loch with Neolithic sites
Lake
Rysa Little
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Rysa Little
Small Scottish island with rugged coastal cliffs
Island
Sweyn Holm
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Sweyn Holm
Tiny uninhabited islet off Orkney, Scotland
Island
Corn Holm
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Corn Holm
Small Scottish tidal islet off northern coast
Island
Holm of Faray
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Holm of Faray
Tidal islet in Orkney, Scotland
Island
Holm of Grimbister
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Holm of Grimbister
Small Orkney islet near Mainland, Scotland
Island
Holm of Huip
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Holm of Huip
Uninhabited islet in Orkney's coastal waters
Island
Holm of Scockness
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Holm of Scockness
Small islet off Scockness in Orkney
Island
Inner Holm
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Inner Holm
Small tidal islet near Orkney with shoreline wildlife
Island
Rusk Holm
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Rusk Holm
Small Scottish islet in Orkney archipelago
Island
Black Craig
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Black Craig
Rocky hill or sea cliff in Scotland
Cliff
The Berry
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The Berry
Cliff
Heart of Neolithic Orkney
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Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Neolithic ceremonial monuments and ancient burial chambers
Historical Site