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Historic Attractions in Orkney Islands
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes or Heritage Centres & Ships
Wyre, Orkney, KW17 2
This Norse castle built in about 1150, is named after its first owner Kolbein (Krubbie) Hruga. A square tower, once three...
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Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY
This impressive mansion was built between 1846 and 1850 for David Balfour. It is little changed from Balfour's time.
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Near Pierowall, Westray, Orkney, KW17
With a fine ruined Z-plan tower, this impressive castle was built between 1560 and 1574 by Gilbert Balfour, from Fife. It...
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Viewforth, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SX
A superb collection of Orkney fossil fish, vintage photographs and artefacts. Gift shop and cafeteria.
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Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PD
The Bishop's Palace is a 12th century hall-house, with a round tower added in 1541-48. The adjacent Earl's Palace was...
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Lyness, Hoy, Orkney Islands, KW16 3NU
Displays in the naval base pumphouse tell the story of Scapa Flow in two world wars.
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Mainland, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2
This once magnificent palace was built in the late 16th century for Robert Stewart, Earl of Orkney. Separate flower, herb...
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| 1 | Cubbie Row's Castle (HS) | Wyre, Orkney, KW17 2 | |
| 2 | Balfour Castle | Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY | |
| 3 | Noltland Castle (HS) | Near Pierowall, Westray, Orkney, KW17 | |
| 4 | Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre | Viewforth, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SX | |
| 5 | Bishop's and Earl's Palace (HS) | Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PD | |
| 6 | Scapa Flow Visitor Centre | Lyness, Hoy, Orkney Islands, KW16 3NU | |
| 7 | Earl's Palace (Birsay) (HS) | Mainland, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2 |
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