Kirkwall is the main town and administrative centre of the Orkney Islands, an archipelago off the north coast of Scotland. The town is dominated by the impressive St. Magnus Cathedral, which was founded in the 12th century by the Viking Earl of Orkney, and is now a popular tourist attraction. The town is also home to the Orkney Museum, which tells the story of the Orkney Islands, and the Orkney Archaeological Society, which manages a number of important archaeological sites on the islands. There are a number of pubs and restaurants in Kirkwall, as well as a variety of shops, and the town is a popular base for exploring the Orkney Islands.
Average temperatures during the day in Kirkwall.
