Orkney Ferry MV Earl Thorfinn sailing through Papa Sound leaving Whitehall, Stronsay
08 July 2019
MV Earl Thorfinn, Peterhead
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Aberdeenshire - Peterhead
Orkney ferry MV Earl Thorfinn in Peterhead harbour for maintenance.
29 January 2017
MV Earl Thorfinn, Kirkwall, Orkney
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Orkney - Kirkwall
MV Earl Thorfinn at ferry terminal in Kirkwall, Orkney. Orkney ferries are mostly named after the Norse heritage of the islands, in this case after Earl Thorfinn, an 11th century Earl of Orkney.
10 May 2013
Earl's Palace, Brough of Birsay
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Orkney - Birsay
Earl's Palace, Brough of Birsay, Orkney, constructed in the late 16th century round a courtyard, by Robert Stewart, half brother to Mary Queen of Scots, who created him Earl of Orkney. His son Earl Patrick succeeded him and made changes to the palace, but with the overthrow of the Stewarts, by 1700 the Palace became neglected and roofless.
15 May 2013
Orkney Ferry, Shapinsay
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Orkney Ferry Earl Sigurd near Shapinsay, Orkney, with Rousay behind.
