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Earl's Palace Birsay

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Earl's Palace Birsay

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  • Location: Birsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    April 25, 2023

    Hiking

    The Earls' Palace stands by the shore of Birsay Bay, and was constructed in the 1570-80's around a central courtyard and well, with large stone towers at three of the four corners, making it as much a fortress as a palace.

    The site is anaged by Historic Environment Scotland and is open all year and free to visit.

    August 15, 2024

    Hiking

    Place with a long history. A 15 minute stop is enough. When you're up there, be sure to check out Brough of Bersay and Barony Mill.
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    Brough of Birsay and Earl's Palace loop — Orkney Islands

    11.0km

    02:53

    80m

    80m

    Embark on a moderate hike around the Brough of Birsay and Earl's Palace loop, covering 6.9 miles (11.0 km) with a modest 261 feet (79 metres) of elevation gain. This…

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 10 m

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    Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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    Location: Birsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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