Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

Name: Orkney Wireless Museum
Address: 1 Junction Rd, Kirkwall, KW15 1LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1856 871400

#6 among attractions in Kirkwall

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum, Science museum

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The Orkney Wireless Museum in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, houses a collection of domestic and military wireless equipment. It developed from the private collection of the late Jim MacDonald from St Margaret's Hope and marks the importance of wireless communications in Orkney during World War II. ()

Coordinates: 58°59'3"N, 2°57'35"W

Address

1 Junction RdKirkwall KW15 1LB United Kingdom

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+44 1856 871400

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Orkney Wireless Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pickaquoy Centre, St Magnus Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace.

0.4 miW
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
12 min walk • The Pickaquoy Centre is a multi-use leisure centre in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. The arena has 1,600-seat stands, and can be condensed and used as a sports hall, with room for two five a side football pitches.
~1060 ftS
Striking, 12th-century place of worship
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
6 min walk • St Magnus Cathedral dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland.
~1240 ftS
Stately remains of 2 historic castles
Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall
6 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall is a 12th-century palace built at the same time as the adjacent St Magnus Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. It housed the cathedral's first bishop, William the Old of the Norwegian Catholic church who took his authority from the Archbishop of Nidaros.
~1360 ftS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
7 min walk • The Earl's Palace is a ruined Renaissance-style palace near St Magnus's Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. Built by Patrick, Earl of Orkney, its construction began in 1607 and was largely undertaken via forced labour.
~1000 ftSW
Library
Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall
5 min walk • Orkney Library and Archive is a Scottish public library service based in Kirkwall, Orkney. Founded in 1683, Orkney Library is the oldest public library in Scotland. Its rules date from 1815. It has become known for its popular, humorous Twitter account.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
Orkney College, Kirkwall
12 min walk • Orkney College is a further and higher education college in Orkney, an archipelago in northern Scotland. It is an academic partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands. The College serves the Orkney community, which is rural and has long had an economy based on agriculture and fishing.

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When is Orkney Wireless Museum open?

Orkney Wireless Museum is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orkney Wireless Museum?

Nearby attractions include Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall (5 min walk), St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall (6 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall (6 min walk), Earl's Palace, Kirkwall (7 min walk).

Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

Facts and practical information

Kirkwall plan & book

Orkney Wireless Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall

Orkney College, Kirkwall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orkney Wireless Museum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Orkney Wireless Museum?