Kirkwall
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Kirkwall is the lively capital of the Orkney Islands, blending Norse heritage with lively local culture. With its cathedral, cozy pubs, and stunning coastal scenery, it charms visitors who journey to this northern outpost.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
7,420
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.98°, -2.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,222
Local Cost
$1,263
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
89
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
21.4°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1109 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
8
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
241.0
Airport
KOI
Distance
4 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.