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Notable fort · Orkney Islands, Scotland

Earl's Palace

Earl's Palace is a fort in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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Earl's Palace: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Earl's Palace

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Earl's Palace — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.98055, -2.95903. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Earl's Palace open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Earl's Palace yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Earl's Palace?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Earl's Palace?

    Nearby: Bishop's Palace (fort, 0 km), Saint Magnus Cathedral (church, 0 km), Kirkwall and St. Ola War Memorial (fort, 0 km), Orkney Museum (museum, 0 km), Orkney Wireless Museum (museum, 1 km), Wideford Hill (fort, 5 km).

    Is Earl's Palace worth visiting?

    Earl's Palace is listed as a notable fort in Scotland on Spotwander.