Earls Palace Info | Orkney Islands Coast

Earl’s Palace is a ruined palace close to St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney.

Described as a fine example of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland, the palace was built by Patrick Stewart, the 2^nd Earl of Orkney, in the early 1600s after he decided that the Bishop’s Palace accommodation wasn’t adequate for his needs.

The palace fell into ruin in the 18^th century and visitors can still see much of the stonework, which gives a glimpse of its former splendour. Open from April to October.

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Earls Palace 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 5.4℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (W)

Thursday, Apr 18

Expect a temp in the range 5.4℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (WSW)

Friday, Apr 19

Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 5.7℃ with wind speed 11.1 m/sec (NW)

Saturday, Apr 20
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 2.3℃ to 3.2℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (NNW)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 5.2℃ to 8.1℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (S)

Monday, Apr 22
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (SSE)

Tuesday, Apr 23

Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (SW)

Our Mainland weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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Earls Palace

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