Welcome to Kirkwall

Kirkwall is the capital and largest town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland. Its name is derived from the Old Norse word Kirkjuvagr, meaning "church bay". Kirkwall is known for its cathedral and palaces. It also has a commercial harbor. 

In the Orkney Islands

Welcome to Kirkwall, pop. 7390

Empty, wet pedestrian street

Only puffin I saw -- wrong season

Ornate entranceway

Kirkwall was our base for exploring Orkney. We spent two nights there. I had a hotel close to the waterfront. We had ample time to explore town, though many things were closed when we returned for the evening. We had a group dinner (5 of us) one night and I had pizza on my own the second night. I enjoyed exploring the harbor.

Kirkwall from the harbor

Lighthouse

The Fairmorn

Lobster or crap traps

The Albatros

Mr. Toad

Traps made from barrels

Bunch of boats