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Bishop's and Earl's Palace (HS)
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The Bishop's Palace is a 12th century hall-house, with a round tower added in 1541-48. The adjacent Earl's Palace was built between 1600 and 1607.
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Address:
Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PD
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Noltland Castle (HS)
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With a fine ruined Z-plan tower, this impressive castle was built between 1560 and 1574 by Gilbert Balfour, from Fife. It has twin towers and an extraordinary number of gun-loops.
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Address:
Near Pierowall, Westray, Orkney, KW17
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Cubbie Row's Castle (HS)
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This Norse castle built in about 1150, is named after its first owner Kolbein (Krubbie) Hruga. A square tower, once three storeys high, its entrance at first floor level, was reached by a ladder.
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Address:
Wyre, Orkney, KW17 2
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Earl's Palace (Birsay) (HS)
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This once magnificent palace was built in the late 16th century for Robert Stewart, Earl of Orkney. Separate flower, herb and plant gardens, a bowling green and archery butts.
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Address:
Mainland, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2
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Balfour Castle
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This impressive mansion was built between 1846 and 1850 for David Balfour. It is little changed from Balfour's time. Guided tours twice a week in summertime.
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Address:
Elwick Bay
, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY
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