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1 day ago · The absentee governors were the Earl of Orkney (1698–1737), the Earl of Albemarle (1737–1754), the Earl of Loudon (1756–1759), and Jeffery Amherst (1759–1768).
3 days ago · Guided tours of the ancient houses are available, and a replica Neolithic house allows visitors to step inside and imagine life in the village 5,000 years ago. To get to Skara Brae, head to the Orkney Mainland and follow signs for the B9056 towards Skaill. The site is located 8 miles north of Stromness and 19 miles west of Kirkwall.
2 days ago · Earl's Palace, Birsay The Earl's Palace in Birsay, Orkney,is a ruined 16th-century castle. It was built by Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney (1533–1593), illegitimate son of King James V and his mistress Euphemia Elphinstone.
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6 days ago · SINCLAIR, Henry Earl of Orkney (About 1345-1404) HALIBURTON, Jean (About 1348-) DOUGLAS, William Lord of Nithsdale, Sir (About 1352-1392) STEWART, Egidia
5 days ago · St Magnus Church was named after the 12th century Magnus Erlendsson, Earl Of Orkney. Legend has it that he was murdered on Egilsay by Earl Haakon around 1116. The two earls arrived on the island to settle an argument, but Haakon tricked Magnus, and then murdered him on the spot where the church now stands.
3 days ago · Both Orkney and Shetland have their own identity, Orkney being very green and fertile while Shetland has a more rugged cliff and sea loch scenery. Both however share a colourful history of Picts, Norsemen, ancient antiquities, buried treasure and seafaring legends, bound up with an independent spirit that makes them quite different from the ...
3 days ago · Orkney is a treasure trove of history and culture, you just need to know where to look.On our fully guided trips, you'll benefit from local knowledge and ins...
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