Fortress

Earl's Palace

United Kingdom Orkney Islands scheduled monument

About

The Earl's Palace in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, is a ruined 16th-century castle. It was built by Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney (1533–1593), illegitimate son of King James V and his mistress Euphemia Elphinstone. The palace is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Details

Type: Fortress
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: Orkney Islands
Heritage: scheduled monument
Inception: 1569
Coordinates: 59.13000, -3.32000
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