Emily Thompson, your digital guide with a British English accent
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Audio guide Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall:
- 1Moosie Toor (Round Tower)
Added in the 1540s by Bishop Robert Reid, this circular tower is the Bishop's Palace's most striking feature, with fine views towards St Magnus Cathedral.
- 2Great Hall
The centrepiece of the ruined Bishop's Palace, where the spire of St Magnus Cathedral appears to rise dramatically above the crumbling walls.
- 3Ground Floor Storerooms
The ground floor storerooms of the Bishop's Palace are the best-preserved level of the entire complex.
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Practical information
- 1.Moosie Toor (Round Tower)
- 2.Great Hall
- 3.Ground Floor Storerooms
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