Kirkwall

Wonderful story from the Scottish Catholic Observer about a chant class St Magnus’ Cathedral in Kirkwall.

Chant in Scotland 2009

From Tintagel to Kirkwall Cathedral on Orkney, the round Norman arch, supported by massive pillars, swept the country.

Early medieval architecture: a story of castles and churches 2011

At the beginning of a dramatic 10-year story arc, your party of bedraggled refugees arrives at the city of Kirkwall ready to discover their significance in the world.

This week's new games 2011

It's also a great place to stay if you're going to the St Magnus festival in nearby Kirkwall in June.

The 10 best campsites for views 2011

Known to be a survivor of the Blight and the Champion of Kirkwall, the legend around Hawke's rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumor.

Dragon Age 2 announced 2010

“Starlings!” shouted derisively to the men on the quay, by passengers on ships from the northern isles of Orkney as they steamed into Kirkwall;

A Year on the Wing TIM DEE 2009

Earl Rognvald sat in Kirkwall, and drew thither the stores which he needed to have for his winter quarters.

De Re Militari: The Society for Medieval Military History » Warfare in the Orkney Islands in the Eleventh Century 2009

Once the couple were located they were taken into the helicopter where they were transported to Kirkwall to meet with Police to discuss what happened.

Birds attack lost and injured couple in Orkney Thatsnews 2008

Once the couple were located they were taken into the helicopter where they were transported to Kirkwall to meet with Police to discuss what happened.

Archive 2008-08-01 Thatsnews 2008

The support ship, Cable One, would tow the Sea Stallion to Kirkwall, the biggest town on Orkney, where it was set to arrive on Tuesday, she said.

Archive 2007-07-01 2007