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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
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Located eight miles west south west of Kirkwall at Orphir, the Earl's Bu comprises the foundations of ancient buildings which have been identified as...... more » Located eight miles west south west of Kirkwall at Orphir, the Earl's Bu comprises the foundations of ancient buildings which have been identified as the remains of the early 12th-century seat of Haakon Paulsson Earl of Orkney. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Orphir KW17 2RD
Scotland

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“Excellent Historical Site well preserved”
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5 of 5 stars
houtonbaylodge
Orphir, United Kingdom
29 Oct 2008
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The Earls Bu is the remains of a Viking round kirk. The round kirk was connected to the drinking and eatting house of the Earl's Mansion house. The remains has been well taken care off and well worth a visit there is also the Viking Centre connected to the The Bu Kirk and many wonderful walks around the area including... more

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Orphir KW17 2RD, Scotland