kirkwall earls palace isle of orkney scotland uk gb

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The ruins of the Earl's Palace, Kirkwall lie near St Magnus Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. Built by Patrick Stewart, 2nd Earl of Orkney. It was begun in 1607 and built by slave labour. Lord Orkney and his father, Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney, are acknowledged to be among the most tyrannical Earls in Scotland.

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