The Captain's House guidebook
City/town information
The capital of Orkney and at the centre of the islands, Kirkwall is a busy and thriving town of around 6000 people. It has a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants and The Captain's House is right in the middle. The town is at least 1000 years old and this Georgian house stands in the area of the original Viking Settlement, just across from the remains of the 12th century St Olaf's Church and a short walk from St Magnus Cathedral.
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Kirkwall
The capital of Orkney and at the centre of the islands, Kirkwall is a busy and thriving town of around 6000 people. It has a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants and The Captain's House is right in the middle. The town is at least 1000 years old and this Georgian house stands in the area of the original Viking Settlement, just across from the remains of the 12th century St Olaf's Church and a short walk from St Magnus Cathedral.
Food scene
Excellent local food in this funky restoration of a Victorian warehouse.
The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms
Bridge StreetExcellent local food in this funky restoration of a Victorian warehouse.
Sightseeing
A pink cathedral built by Vikings: what's not to like? Founded in 1137 it is the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in Scotland.
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Kathedrale von St. Magnus
Broad StreetA pink cathedral built by Vikings: what's not to like? Founded in 1137 it is the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in Scotland.
5000 year old houses which still have furniture. Be sure to book your visit via the website
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
5000 year old houses which still have furniture. Be sure to book your visit via the website