Bishops Palace
3.5
Thurso KW14 7UG, UK
15
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Weather for today
18°C
Patchy rain nearby
Today
12 — 16°C
Sun
12 — 15°C
Mon
11 — 15°C
Additional conditions
Sunrise
04:51
Sunset
21:49
Max wind
26.3 km/h
Uv Index
1.2
Description
Bishops Palace is the oldest surviving residential building in Kirkwall, the only bishop's palace built in Norwegian Scotland. Erected in the 12th century, it impresses with its simple two-story structure with distinctive narrow windows of alternating red and yellow stones.
It was here that King Haakon IV of Norway died in 1263, and the saga of him includes a detailed description of the palace from that time.
An additional attraction is the 16th-century circular tower 'Moosie Tooer', which offers panoramic views of all of Kirkwall.
Reviews
★3.5
Ahairy Haggisa month agoThis is a place with such historical importance but not fully utilised by the local council to help people understand about the Bishops Palace.
There is not really anything to see and you would only know if a local showed you were its was.
Gabriele Petrilli12 months agoFound the path up to the view from above by pure chance, it's worth it! Very beautiful walk, views and much more, with a little attention and peace of mind you are always close to the city.
Charlie Martin6 months agoRelated categories
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Thurso KW14 7UG, UK
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