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Bishop’s Palace

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The Bishop's Palace is a 12th century hall house, with a tower built in the mid 1500's. You can ascend the tower for wonderful views of St Magnus Cathedral and Kirkwall. Directly opposite is the 17th century Earl's Palace.
Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW15 1PD

About Bishop’s Palace
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: In the centre of Kirkwall, opposite St Magnus Cathedral. Tickets from the Earl's Palace.
Website: Bishop’s Palace
Phone: 01856 871 918
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Earl's Palace - 0 miles (Historic Property) Tankerness House Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) St Magnus Cathedral - 0.1 miles (Cathedral) Grain Earth-House - 0.7 miles (Prehistoric) Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn - 2.5 miles (Prehistoric) Rennibister Earth-House - 3.4 miles (Prehistoric) Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn - 5.3 miles (Prehistoric) Cottascarth and Rendall Moss RSPB - 6.5 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Berwick-upon-Tweed - 223.1 miles away Tweedmouth - 226.1 miles away Spittal - 226.2 miles away Norham - 227.5 miles away Holy Island - 231.9 miles away Etal - 232.4 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 232.7 miles away Ford - 233.6 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Bishop’s Palace

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Far North - 26.9 miles from Bishop’s Palace Dunnet Head, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £225

Windhaven - 26.9 miles from Bishop’s Palace Thurso, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

3 Francis Street - 37.8 miles from Bishop’s Palace Wick, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £170

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Nearest Hotels

Albert Hotel - 0.2 miles from Bishop’s Palace Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £100.00

Lav Rockha Guest House - 0.9 miles from Bishop’s Palace Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £40.00

Sands Hotel - 9.6 miles from Bishop’s Palace Burray, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £75.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Houton Bay Lodge - 8.8 miles from Bishop’s Palace Orphir, Highlands and Islands From: £45.00

Links Lodge - 87.9 miles from Bishop’s Palace Lossiemouth, Grampian From: £45.00

The Lodge Elgin - 93.2 miles from Bishop’s Palace Elgin, Grampian From: £60.00

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Kirkwall
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Highlands and Islands
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