Kirkwall guide

The Kirkwall Webcams overlook the St Magnus Kirk Green and Kirkwall airport which are sponsored by Visit Orkney. There is also a webcam at the Kirkwall Hotel which overlooks the Kirkwall harbour.  Situated on the northern coast of Mainland Orkney and with a population of about 8,500, Kirkwall is a port with ferry services to Aberdeen and Lerwick, as well as the principal north islands in the group. Kirkwall is one of the most attractive and well-preserved small towns in Scotland. Apart from the main historical buildings, there are many 17th-18th century houses and other structures in the local vernacular style. One of the main annual events in the town is the Ba Game, held each Christmas Day and New Year's Day between the Uppies and the Doonies; each team representing one half of the town. View a Kirkwall Webcam


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  • SylviaBayer1

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    Today, 05:18

  • NLFerries

    Updated on Wednesday 30th May at 00:35 M.V. Hjaltland Departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 00:35 on Wednesday 30t... http://t.co/j1NM0EaT

    Today, 01:44

  • mrpjmcgrath

    RT @janhol96: 3-0 to kirkwall ladies tonight!!! #wahhooooo

    Today, 01:06

  • janhol96

    3-0 to kirkwall ladies tonight!!! #wahhooooo

    Today, 00:31

  • neilmoir

    Had a fantastic day touring #Orkney today: Birsay, Skaill, Brodgar, Stromness and, of course, Twatt. Away to Kirkwall the morn.

    Today, 00:06

  • Capitan_Porno

    @Ralphie_89 of Kirkwall

    Yesterday, 23:48

  • NLFerries

    Updated on Tuesday 29th May at 21:55 M.V. Hjaltland Is scheduled to arrive at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:15 a... http://t.co/j1NM0EaT

    Yesterday, 23:39

  • Gpeto159

    Tu tem toda a razão, Alan. Realmente, tem umas partes legais pra caralho em DA2, mas tem partes que Kirkwall é um saco. http://t.co/5Go8Gxin

    Yesterday, 22:54

  • NLFerries

    Updated on Tuesday 29th May at 21:00 M.V. Hjaltland Is scheduled to arrive at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 a... http://t.co/j1NM0EaT

    Yesterday, 22:42

  • Radio_Scotland

    #NowPlaying Kirkwall City Pipe Band - Tourist Set - http://t.co/ljOqqQJJ on #Scottish #Traditions - or on #iTunes - #Pipes

    Yesterday, 19:53

  • Briansteffie

    RT @Eclecticmix: 1 DAY Online Auction SALE - Antique William Dunningham Aberdeen Silver KIRKWALL Cattle Horn Whisky Tot Cup http://t.co/udlMauKl NOW @ £10.05

    Yesterday, 19:33

  • Eclecticmix

    1 DAY Online Auction SALE - Antique William Dunningham Aberdeen Silver KIRKWALL Cattle Horn Whisky Tot Cup http://t.co/udlMauKl NOW @ £10.05

    Yesterday, 19:32

  • RhiMack

    Kirkwall hotel for tea yisss

    Yesterday, 19:31

  • IslandGovCamp

    From Kirkwall, in 18hrs 20min RT @x333xxx: I can see the sea! Well, the tidal reaches of the River Itchen anyway :-)

    Yesterday, 19:23

  • Radio_Scotland

    #NowPlaying Kirkwall City Pipe Band - Angels from the Ashes - http://t.co/ljOqqQJJ on #Scottish #Traditions - or on #iTunes - #Pipes

    Yesterday, 13:40

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