Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Steve Beecroft (10 months ago)
What an absolutely magnificent example of early architecture. It's surreal to have been able to stand in a stone building that has been around for hundreds of years before my home nation was even formed. We were there prior to the pandemic (which changed everything tourism related it seems) - so though I can't speak to how your visit would go today; I can say that when my wife and I were here, there was only one other small group in the whole area. Most tourists seem to stick to the main street and not venture much further than the cathedral. Don't miss out on these gems.
What an absolutely magnificent example of early architecture. It's surreal to have been able to stand in a stone building that has been around for hundreds of years before my home nation was even formed. We were there prior to the pandemic (which changed everything tourism related it seems) - so though I can't speak to how your visit would go today; I can say that when my wife and I were here, there was only one other small group in the whole area. Most tourists seem to stick to the main street and not venture much further than the cathedral. Don't miss out on these gems.
Tobias Madigan (12 months ago)
Looks like a very cool place to visit in Kirkwall, but management needs to get it together. Posted hours say 9:30 am to 5:30 pm but when I went the guy had it “locked up for lunch” between 12:20 and 1:30. This makes it impossible to plan. Either update your sign and website or get staff to cover the lunch shift. Ridiculous.
Looks like a very cool place to visit in Kirkwall, but management needs to get it together. Posted hours say 9:30 am to 5:30 pm but when I went the guy had it “locked up for lunch” between 12:20 and 1:30. This makes it impossible to plan. Either update your sign and website or get staff to cover the lunch shift. Ridiculous.
Rahul Joseph (15 months ago)
Just amazing! Piece of history frozen in time. Being a non British person, witnessing all these wonderful structures was a feast to them eyes.
Just amazing! Piece of history frozen in time. Being a non British person, witnessing all these wonderful structures was a feast to them eyes.
Steven Redmond (16 months ago)
Located by the St. Magnus Cathedral, this large but in ruins castle, is waiting for you to explore! You explore most areas of the castle, including climbing the winding steps of the partially standing tower. Parking is a bit limited on the road. There is an admission fee. Bathrooms are a couple of blocks down the street in City Hall.
Located by the St. Magnus Cathedral, this large but in ruins castle, is waiting for you to explore! You explore most areas of the castle, including climbing the winding steps of the partially standing tower. Parking is a bit limited on the road. There is an admission fee. Bathrooms are a couple of blocks down the street in City Hall.
Actovania (3 years ago)
Interesting, fun, and brought out the curiosity in me and my mates.
Interesting, fun, and brought out the curiosity in me and my mates.
