St Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall Orkney

St. Magnus Cathedral

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St Magnus Cathedral dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. Originally …

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Sep 28, 2024
A really enjoyable couple of hours doing the upper level tour of this magnificent building. Our guide was a knowledgeable friendly lady who told us all the history of the cathedral and Kirkwall. The…Full review by mccue1690
Sep 16, 2024
We visited this cathedral during our stay in Kirkwall. It is the most northerly in the UK and occupies a dominant site in the centre of the town, with an impressive front facade. Once inside it is eq…Full review by Chris M
Sep 15, 2024
We visited the cathedral as soon as it was open to the public on Sunday. I think it may have been around 1 pm. It was incredibly peaceful, and we thoroughly enjoyed walking around this fabulous build…Full review by AL_reviewer_2014
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Located:Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Date founded:1137
Founder:Earl Rögnvald
Height:50 metres (160 ft)

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