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Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland

Town on Orkney, Scotland.

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Overview

Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 58.981, -2.96.

About Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland

Kirkwall is a port town and historic royal burgh in Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. It is approximately 210 miles north of Edinburgh, 221 miles north-northeast of Glasgow, and 124 miles north-northwest of Aberdeen. It had a population of 9,293 in 2011, making it the largest town in Orkney, and the Northern Isles.

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Around Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland

Kirkwall Harbour
Kirkwall Harbour
Kirkwall tonnage
Kirkwall tonnage
Kirkwall Cwt landed
Kirkwall Cwt landed
Kirkwall vessels
Kirkwall vessels

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 16°C in Aug and coolest around 7°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
7°
4°
Feb
7°
3°
Mar
8°
4°
Apr
8°
4°
May
11°
7°
Jun
15°
10°
Jul
15°
11°
Aug
16°
11°
Sep
15°
11°
Oct
12°
9°
Nov
10°
6°
Dec
7°
3°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Nearby cruise ports

Straight-line distance from Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland.

Where to stay

Staying near Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Kirkwall Orkney Islands Scotland, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →

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