The Earl's Palace
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The Earl's Palace
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 14 Jun 2021
Built for Earl Patrick Stewart, the last Earl of Orkney and begun in 1594. It is said that Stewart forced the locals to work on the building without payment, and he was noted for his cruel behaviour.
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Image Location
Latitude
58.980519
Longitude
-2.959373