Title: Scapa Beach in Kirkwall - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Scapa Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Scapa-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635977468237-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kirkwall](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kirkwall.d1883.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kirkwall](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kirkwall.d1883.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Scapa Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Scapa-Beach.d553248635977468237.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kirkwall Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall.d1883.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Scapa Beach Tours and Activities ![Photo "Scapa Beach" by Ian Balcombe (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ebe68c45d913e3398f4b9190b70e1ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ebe68c45d913e3398f4b9190b70e1ab2.jpg) by [Ian Balcombe](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5330) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Scapa Beach" by David Wyatt (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3423ae530f01d9bec0ea1cc0e73b049f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3423ae530f01d9bec0ea1cc0e73b049f.jpg) by [David Wyatt](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1145) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Scapa Beach" by John Ireland (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3d2c1ebee242eaf769b9363fd5f7c17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3d2c1ebee242eaf769b9363fd5f7c17f.jpg) by [John Ireland](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9837) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Scapa Beach Activities [Kirkwall travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall.dx1883) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Bishop\'s Palace which includes a ruin, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138321-Kirkwall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bishop's Palace Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase. [](https://expedia.ca/Bishops-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089051.Vacation-Attraction) ![Earl\'s Palace which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138798-Earls-Palace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Earl's Palace Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland. [](https://expedia.ca/Earls-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089055.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138658-St-Magnus-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Magnus Cathedral Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Magnus-Cathedral-Kirkwall.d6089049.Vacation-Attraction) #### Scapa Distillery You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Scapa-Distillery-Kirkwall.d676704100233355264.Vacation-Attraction) #### Highland Park Distillery Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Highland-Park-Distillery-Kirkwall.d553248621533025468.Vacation-Attraction) #### Orkney Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. 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