Bishop's and Earl's Palaces

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Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces
Watergate
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1PD

National Grid reference: HY 448108

Telephone: 01856 871 918

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Opening times

Visitors can explore the vast majority of the Bishop’s Palace and Earl’s Palace ruins. Please note that the top floor of the Earl’s Palace and the upper level of the Moosie Tower in the Bishop’s Palace are currently closed to visitors.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to last entry at 4pm (closes 4.30pm)

May close for lunch 12.30pm to 1pm.

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

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