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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
92
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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