Description
Earl Patrick's Palace serves as one of the finest examples of 16th century Scottish secular architecture. The light sandstone structure, now a ruin, was completed in 1607 by the tyrannical Earl Patrick Stewart. The mature trees in the garden, mostly maples, were planted ca. 1840.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Garden or botanic display;  Architecture - Renaissance
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
Earl Patrick's Palace
Birsay, Kirkwall
Orkney
United Kingdom
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
Cost
Adult2.00
Concession or reduced rate1.50
Child.75
All values are in local currency.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Typical Visit
30 minutes
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