Earl's Bu and Church, Orphir
Opening times and prices
The Earl’s Bu and Church are free to visit and open year-round.
How to get here
8 miles West of Kirkwall on the A964 to Houton and Orphir.
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Address
Orphir
Orkney
KW17
National Grid reference:
HY 334 043
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