Palaces · Scottish Islands
Site of the Bishop's Palace
Site of the Bishop's Palace — a palace in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Site of the Bishop's Palace is a palace located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Site of the Bishop's Palace is located in the Scottish Islands. This historical site marks the remnants of a once significant ecclesiastical residence, reflecting the region's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1287, -3.3167
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9892310672 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Site of the Bishop's Palace
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of the Bishop's Palace?
- Site of the Bishop's Palace is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LX).
- What is Site of the Bishop's Palace?
- Site of the Bishop's Palace — a palace in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of the Bishop's Palace?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LX.
- Does Site of the Bishop's Palace charge admission?
- Site of the Bishop's Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Site of the Bishop's Palace?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.