Earl of Orkney
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Earl of Orkney, historically Jarl of Orkney, is a title of nobility encompassing the archipelagoes of Orkney and Shetland, which comprise the Northern Isles of Scotland. Originally founded by Norse in
Ruins on the Brough of Birsay, once the seat of the early Norse jarls of Orkney. The Brough is now a tidal islet but in earlier times it was connected to Mainland Orkney by an isthmus.
Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
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The Earl's Palace is a ruined Renaissance-style palace near St Magnus's Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. Built by Patrick, Earl of Orkney, its construction began in 1607 and was
Earl of Orkney
…holder Sigurd Eysteinsson Present holder Peter St. John Heir apparent Oliver St. John Extinction date 1472 (first creation) 1614 (second creation) Seat Earl's Palace, Kirkwall Former seats Brough of Birsay Earl's Palace, Birsay Ruins on the Brough of Birsay, once the seat of the early Norse jarls of Orkney. The Brough is now…
The Earl's Palace