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Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall

#8 among attractions in Kirkwall

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Established: 1683 (341 years ago)Coordinates: 58°58'56"N, 2°57'47"W
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Orkney Library & Archive 44 Junction RoadKirkwall KW15 1AG United Kingdom

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+44 1856 873166
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9:15 am - 5 pm
  2. Tuesday9:15 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesdayclosed
  4. Thursday9:15 am - 7 pm
  5. Friday9:15 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday9:15 am - 5 pm
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Orkney Library & Archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • the pickaquoy centre kirkwall~1870 ftW
    Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

    10 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.

  • st magnus cathedral kirkwall~690 ftE
    Striking, 12th-century place of worship

    St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

    4 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 kirkwall~740 ftSE
    Stately remains of 2 historic castles

    Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall

    4 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 kirkwall~930 ftSE
    Historical place, Forts and castles

    Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

    5 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 kirkwall~1000 ftNE
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

    5 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 college kirkwall0.6 miNE
    Universities and schools

    Orkney College, Kirkwall

    16 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 Orkney Library & Archive open?

Orkney Library & Archive is open:
  • Monday 9:15 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 9:15 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday 9:15 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 9:15 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 9:15 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Orkney Library & Archive?

Nearby attractions include St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall (4 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall (4 min walk), Earl's Palace, Kirkwall (5 min walk), Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall (5 min walk).

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

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