Birsay, Earl's Palace

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Birsay, Earl's Palace as Palace (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Birsay, Earl's Palace was built in the 16th century, likely by the earls of Orkney, who held significant power in the region during the medieval period. It is important as a historical and architectural remnant of Norse and Scottish noble influence in the Orkney Islands.