Description of the Church Dedicated to Saint Magnus and the Bishop's Palace at Kirkwall

St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, today a parish church of the Church of Scotland, is an awesome and inspiring building, a focal point for musical performances and recitals, and a highly popular tourist attraction. Henry Dryden's short work was first published in book form in Kirkwall, Orkney in 1878. After an historical introduction the author provides descriptions of five architectural styles, or periods, involved in the construction, and alteration, of the building between the years 1137-1500, followed by notes on the stones used, bells and certain monuments. A short account is also given of the Bishop's Palace with some brief notes on old houses nearby. This eBook has re-formatted the text with endnotes. Most of the original illustrations are included, together with a selection of photographs taken by the editor in 2013.