⭐ Highlight
Bishop's and Earl's Palaces
Twin ruined palaces opposite the cathedral with great views from the Earl's Palace tower
Typical duration
45 min
Price
£6.50 entry (HES) (≈ €7.6 / $8.3)
From port
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Transfer time
10 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Pair with the cathedral visit
Getting there from the port
Across the road from St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall centre
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: £5-10 shuttle