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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaithnessCaithness - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Caithness FM has been broadcasting since 1993 and the Orkney Commercial Radio, Superstation Orkney from Kirkwall from 2004 to 2014. See also. Constituencies. Caithness (UK Parliament constituency) (1708 to 1918) Tain Burghs (UK Parliament constituency) (1708 to 1832) Wick Burghs (UK Parliament constituency) (1832 to 1918)

   • Area: 618 sq mi (1,601 km²)
   • Country: Scotland

   • Demonym: Caithnesian
   • Sovereign state: United Kingdom

2. theorkneynews.scot › 2024/04/28 › closure-ofClosure of Kirkwall iCentre Reveals Weakness of Islands Act

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   6 days ago · Recovering from the devastating economic impact to the islands tourism sector from the Covid pandemic, the Kirkwall centre shows clearly that visitors and locals go into the iCentre. In 2022, from January to December, 73,182 people used the centre to book tickets or to shop.

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   Where is Kirkwall located?

   • Kirkwall is located on Mainland Orkney Island, off Great Britain's northern coast. Port Kirkwall serves mainly ferries to Lerwick and Aberdeen, as well as to North Orkney islands. The company serving these routes with regularly scheduled (daily) overnight crossings is Northlink Ferries.

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   What is Port Kirkwall known for?

   • Port Kirkwall serves mainly ferries to Lerwick and Aberdeen, as well as to North Orkney islands. The company serving these routes with regularly scheduled (daily) overnight crossings is Northlink Ferries. The town was first mentioned in a 1046 saga as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason (Earl of Orkney), who was killed by his uncle Thorfinn.

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   How did Kirkwall get its name?

   • In 1486, King James III of Scotland gave Kirkwall the royal burgh status. The town's name comes from the Norse "Kirkjuvagr" (meaning Church Bay). At the town's heart stands the St Magnus Cathedral, which was established in memory of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney (1108–1117) by Earl Rögnvald Kali.

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   How many calls does port Kirkwall handle?

   • The rating was based on feedbacks from passengers, following company's 2018 itinerary program analysis. For season 2018, Port Kirkwall handled 140 cruise ship calls. For season 2019 were scheduled 170 calls. Around half of the visiting vessels are smaller-sized luxury ships (with max capacity 500 passengers).

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_power_stations_inList of power stations in Scotland - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · This list of power stations in Scotland includes current and former electricity-generating power stations in Scotland, sorted by type. Scotland is a net exporter of electricity and has a generating capacity of over 10GW.

5. www.cruisemapper.com › ports › kirkwall-port-672Kirkwall (Orkney Island Scotland) cruise port schedule ...

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   2 days ago · Kirkwall is a seaport, the biggest town (population around 10,000) and capital city of Orkney Islands. Kirkwall is located on Mainland Orkney Island, off Great Britain's northern coast. Port Kirkwall serves mainly ferries to Lerwick and Aberdeen , as well as to North Orkney islands.

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6. en.wahooart.com › @@ › A@D3AJS7-Discover-the-OrkneyDiscover the Orkney Museum (Scotland) and its Art Collection

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   4 days ago · The Orkney Museum (Scotland) is a cultural institution located in Kirkwall, Scotland. It offers visitors an opportunity to explore the rich history of the Orkney Islands and its people. The museum's collection includes artifacts from prehistoric times to the present day, providing insights into the region's archaeology, social history, and ...

7. spotcameras.com › en › camsWebcam Kirkwall - Harbour - United Kingdom - SpotCameras

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   6 days ago · It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles.

8. www.orkneyferries.co.uk › timetablesOrkney Ferries | Timetables and Fares

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   5 days ago · 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. Click the links below to view our North & Inner Isles Fares. North Isles Fares 2024-25. South and Inner Isles Fares 2024-25. Find the latest information on ferry schedules, routes, and prices for travel to and from the Orkney Islands. Search our timetables using our form, or view our Published Timetables.