Graeme FyfeSt. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall. The "Light in the North", founded by Rognvald, a Viking earl, in honour of his uncle, Magnus in 1137.
The Orkney News [Unofficial]Light Dispels Darkness
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Undiscovered ScotlandThe magnificent St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, started in 1137 by the Norse Earl Rognvald to celebrate the sainthood of his uncle, Earl Magnus, who had been killed in 1117. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kirkwall/stmagnus/index.html
Kevin WilbrahamSt. Magnus Cathedral at Kirkwall in Orkney. Built from local red and yellow sandstone, the Cathedral was founded in 1137, and is Britain’s most northerly cathedral. 📸 My own. #MedievalMonday #StMagnusCathedral #Orkney
Molle SjölanderBricks/leaning 1/3
A few years back, we took a trip titled "Scotland and Orkney". I've been wanting to go to Orkney for years so was very excited. Due to life's usual effups, the Orkney part was pared down to four hours (out of eight days). 45 minutes in Kirkwall ... I _ran_ around trying to get some semblance of an impression of the place. At least these good natives had the kindness of throwing their hen/stag party right outside of St Magnus's cathedral! A nice touch having both him and her in the same do instead of separating them, and one of them sometimes ending up in Jakarta rolled up in a carpet, or some such. Anyroad, I shall have to go back to Orkney. Reading tip: The Outrun by Amy Liptrot.
#orkney #kirkwall #stmagnuscathedral #stagparty #henparty #scotland #streetphotography #scotland #bricks #church #trio #triptych #pixelfedsweden
A few years back, we took a trip titled "Scotland and Orkney". I've been wanting to go to Orkney for years so was very excited. Due to life's usual effups, the Orkney part was pared down to four hours (out of eight days). 45 minutes in Kirkwall ... I _ran_ around trying to get some semblance of an impression of the place. At least these good natives had the kindness of throwing their hen/stag party right outside of St Magnus's cathedral! A nice touch having both him and her in the same do instead of separating them, and one of them sometimes ending up in Jakarta rolled up in a carpet, or some such. Anyroad, I shall have to go back to Orkney. Reading tip: The Outrun by Amy Liptrot.
#orkney #kirkwall #stmagnuscathedral #stagparty #henparty #scotland #streetphotography #scotland #bricks #church #trio #triptych #pixelfedsweden
The Hidden Cross of St. Magnus Cathedral
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The Flora & Fauna Of St. Magnus Cathedral
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The magnificent St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, started in 1137 by the Norse Earl Rognvald to celebrate the sainthood of his uncle, Earl Magnus, who had been killed in 1117. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kirkwall/stmagnus/index.html
Fiona Grahame Orkney News LtdFeast Day of #StRognvald 20th August
St Rognvald’s Chapel https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/05/st-rognvalds-chapel/ #Architecture, #Chapel, #Culture, #NorseEarls, #Orkney, #ReynaldEunson, #StMagnusCathedral, #StRognvald, #StanleyCursiter
St Rognvald’s Chapel https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/05/st-rognvalds-chapel/ #Architecture, #Chapel, #Culture, #NorseEarls, #Orkney, #ReynaldEunson, #StMagnusCathedral, #StRognvald, #StanleyCursiter
Feast Day of #StRognvald 20th August
Earl Rognvald: Orkney's Warrior Poet https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/07/30/earl-rognvald-orkneys-warrior-poet/ #Culture, #EarlRognvald, #Earls, #FionaGrahame, #MartinLaird, #Norse, #Orkney, #Saga, #StMagnusCathedral
Earl Rognvald: Orkney's Warrior Poet https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/07/30/earl-rognvald-orkneys-warrior-poet/ #Culture, #EarlRognvald, #Earls, #FionaGrahame, #MartinLaird, #Norse, #Orkney, #Saga, #StMagnusCathedral
