About Kirkwall

Kirkwall is Orkney's capital, sitting on Mainland island about 16 miles from Scotland proper. You'll fly into the airport 3 miles out or ferry to Stromness then drive the A965 east. The A965 and A960 connect the main settlements, with over 20 EV chargers available locally. St Magnus Cathedral's distinctive red sandstone towers have dominated the skyline since 1137.

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Kirkwall is in Scotland, at 58.985, -2.959 - about 26 km north of Aikers.

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Kirkwall. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

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