Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. The town is first mentioned in the Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046. It was established as the settlement of Rögnvald II, Earl of Orkney, who was killed by his successor, Thorfinn. In 1486 King James III of Scotland elevated Kirkwall to the status of a royal burgh; road signs still indicate 'The City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall'.
The name Kirkwall is derived from the Norse name Kirkjuvagr (Church Bay). This was later corrupted to Kirkvoe and then Kirkwaa. English cartographers mistook the latter part waa as the Scots wa meaning wall, hence the town became Kirkwall.
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St Magnus Church - Kirkwall
The lesser Door St Magnus - Kirkwall
The centre isle St Magnus -Kirkwall
Archers St Magnus - Kirkwall
View down the isle St Magnus Church - Kirkwall
A view up the centre isle St Magnus Church -Kirkwall
Entrance to Howden - Orkney
View from the Choir St Magnus Church - Kirkwall
Bishops Palace - Kirkwall
Kirkwall Harbour Fence
Kirkwall Harbour View
Flotta Jetty -Orkney
16 Centaury Grave Stone St Magnus Church - Kirkwall
Hi again, Pat and family and self took a trip up here and fell in love with it. Pat and I could live here. I know its cold but we can do cold. Gorgeous photos Love wil xx