Kirkwall

Kirkwall (, , or ; ; ) is the largest town in Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. First mentioned in the Orkneyinga saga, it is today the location of the headquarters of the Orkney Islands Council and a transport hub with ferries to many locations. It is the centre of the St Magnus International Festival and is also a popular stopping off point for cruise ships. St Magnus Cathedral stands at the heart of the town.

airport in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland

whisky distillery in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

ruined Renaissance-style palace near St Magnus's Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland

palace in Kirkwall, Scotland

Head of a Scottish diocese, 1035–1688

Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Scottish unitary authority council in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom