Audio included
About this place
A peaceful historic cemetery opposite St Magnus Cathedral, with weathered gravestones bearing witness to centuries of Kirkwall's past.
Practical information
Broad St, Kirkwall KW15 1DH, UK
Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Points included in this audio guide
1
John Rae's Tomb
One of the most visited spots in St Magnus Cathedral's kirkyard, where the celebrated Orcadian Arctic explorer rests among the citizens of Kirkwall.
2
Paupers' Graveyard
A distinct area of St Magnus Cathedral's kirkyard reserved for Kirkwall residents buried at the parish's expense, offering a quietly moving record of the town's humbler inhabitants across the centuries.
Professional audio guide of St Magnus Cemetery
Available offline
Available in more than 10 languages
2 points of interest included
- 1.John Rae's Tomb
- 2.Paupers' Graveyard
Kids audio available
Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (5 min)
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