Kirkwall. Orkney was ruled as part of Norway until 1472. Then, due to the non-payment of a dowry that was promised by Margaret of Denmark's family for her marriage to James III, Scotland annexed ...
Kirkwall has been named Scotland's most beautiful high street after topping a public poll. It narrowly beat Lerwick and Milngavie, receiving nearly 5,000 votes - 21% of the online poll.