Scotland Orkney & the Outer Hebrides Tour – Day Two, Inverness to Kirkwall, Orkney

Scotland Tour on day two follows the move from Inverness to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.

The first stop was along the way near a white castle on a cliff.

The next stop was at John O’Groats Harbour, where the ferry terminal to the Orkney Islands is located.  The signpost designates that this point is the Land’s End (most northern) of Great Brittan’s mainland.

On the ferry

Kirkwall is the most populous town on Oakney’s main island.

At the center of the town is St Magnus Cathedral. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus, an Earl of Orkney who was martyred in 1117. Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and continued over several centuries, resulting in a unique blend of architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic elements.

Incredibly, people built this large church in the 12th century in this remote place.

A side

High Altar

Looking back

Next to the church are the Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces.

Going back to the other side

The upper side

Back to the street level, the structure at the lefthand side is the Bishop’s Palace

The upper level

Walking back

Looking back

Walking the street leads to the harbor

Looking back

The main street next to the harbor, looking left side

the right side

toward the harbor

and looking back

Same left and right view of the street

The harbor in front of the street

While walking to where I stayed after dinner