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The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

#1 among attractions in Kirkwall

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Facts and practical information

Opened: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 58°59'2"N, 2°58'20"W
Address

Muddisdale RoadKirkwall KW15 1LR United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1856 879900
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Opening hours
  1. Monday6:30 am - 10 pm
  2. Tuesday6:30 am - 10 pm
  3. Wednesday6:30 am - 10 pm
  4. Thursday6:30 am - 10 pm
  5. Friday6:30 am - 10 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 8 pm
  7. Sunday9 am - 8 pm
Local time: 00:00
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The Pickaquoy Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Magnus Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace, Orkney Wireless Museum.

  • st magnus cathedral kirkwall0.5 miE
    Striking, 12th-century place of worship

    St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

    13 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.

  • bishops palace kirkwall0.5 miSE
    Stately remains of 2 historic castles

    Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall

    13 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.

  • earls palace kirkwall0.5 miSE
    Historical place, Forts and castles

    Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

    14 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.

  • orkney wireless museum kirkwall0.4 miE
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

    12 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.

  • orkney library archive kirkwall~1870 ftE
    Library

    Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall

    10 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.

  • orkney college kirkwall location map
    0.9 miE
    Universities and schools

    Orkney College, Kirkwall

    23 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Pickaquoy Centre open?

The Pickaquoy Centre is open:
  • Monday 6:30 am - 10 pm
  • Tuesday 6:30 am - 10 pm
  • Wednesday 6:30 am - 10 pm
  • Thursday 6:30 am - 10 pm
  • Friday 6:30 am - 10 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Pickaquoy Centre?

Nearby attractions include Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall (10 min walk), Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall (12 min walk), St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall (13 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall (13 min walk).

Where to next? Visit scotland Scotland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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