Travel Photos by Janet Copeland Eschenlauer

Kirkwell, Orkney Island

A walk to and around Kirkwell. My camera was unreliable so some of the photos were taken by Winfield Swanson.

Roadside view between the Lynnfield Hotel and center of Kirkwall.
Roadside view between the Lynnfield Hotel and center of Kirkwall.
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The Highland Park Distillery was our next door neighbor when we stayed at the Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney Island.
The Highland Park Distillery was our next door neighbor when we stayed at the Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney Island.
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Roadside view between the Lynnfield Hotel and center of Kirkwall.
Roadside view between the Lynnfield Hotel and center of Kirkwall.
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View of St. Magnus Cathedral and the center of Kirkwall from the Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Island, Scotland
View of St. Magnus Cathedral and the center of Kirkwall from the Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Island, Scotland
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Main Street in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
Main Street in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
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Spring flowers under a window in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
Spring flowers under a window in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
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Skyline view on the way to Kirkwall center, Orkney, Scotland.
Skyline view on the way to Kirkwall center, Orkney, Scotland.
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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12thC St. Magnus Cathedral north door, Kirkwall, Orkney Island, Scotland
12thC St. Magnus Cathedral north door, Kirkwall, Orkney Island, Scotland
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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South doorway on the 12thC St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Island, Scotland
South doorway on the 12thC St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Island, Scotland
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St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney. It is not ownedby the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall. Its construction commenced in 1137 and lasted for 300 years.
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The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
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The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
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The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
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The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
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The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
The Bishop's Palace in Kirwall was built in the mid-12th century for Bishop William the Old - a friend and crusading companion of Earl Rognvald Kolsson, the cathedral’s founder.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
Construction of the Earl's Palace began in 1600, instigated by Patrick Stewart. It was completed in 1607 but, shortly afterwards, Patrick Stewart was arrested and work completing the final complex was abandoned. After Patrick's execution in 1615, the part of the Earl's Palace already built became the residence of Orkney's bishops.
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12C St. Magnus Cathedral spire viewed from the 17C Earl's Palace, Kirkwall.
12C St. Magnus Cathedral spire viewed from the 17C Earl's Palace, Kirkwall.
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View of 12C St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, from 17C Earl's Palace
View of 12C St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, from 17C Earl's Palace
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18C Town Hall in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. now the Kirkwall & St Ola Community Centre
18C Town Hall in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. now the Kirkwall & St Ola Community Centre
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