St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

Name: St Magnus Cathedral
Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1NX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1856 874894

#2 among attractions in Kirkwall

Top attraction, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church, More...

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St Magnus Cathedral dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It is the most northerly cathedral in the United Kingdom, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney when the islands were ruled by the Norse Earls of Orkney. It is owned not by the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall as a result of an act of King James III of Scotland following Orkney's annexation by the Scottish Crown in 1468. It has its own dungeon. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 58°58'53"N, 2°57'35"W

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Broad StreetKirkwall KW15 1NX United Kingdom

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+44 1856 874894

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St Magnus Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pickaquoy Centre, Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace, Orkney Wireless Museum.

0.5 miW
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
13 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.
~190 ftS
Stately remains of 2 historic castles
Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall
1 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.
~310 ftS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
2 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.
~1060 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall
6 min walk • 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.
~690 ftW
Library
Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall
4 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.
1.5 miSW
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Scapa distillery, Kirkwall
39 min walk • Scapa distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland on the shore of Scapa Flow near the town of Kirkwall. Scapa is the second-northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland, 1⁄2 mile south of the Highland Park Distillery.
0.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Orkney College, Kirkwall
14 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 St Magnus Cathedral open?

St Magnus Cathedral is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Magnus Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall (1 min walk), Earl's Palace, Kirkwall (2 min walk), Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall (4 min walk), Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall (6 min walk).

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

Facts and practical information

St Magnus Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall

Scapa distillery, Kirkwall

Orkney College, Kirkwall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Magnus Cathedral open?

Which popular attractions are close to St Magnus Cathedral?