Kirkwall Marina, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

General - Kirkwall Marina is set behind the eastern breakwater within the harbour that also serves ferries, fishing boats and other commercial craft. Position - 58º 59' N 2º 57' W Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for UK Charts Approach & Entrance - Kirkwall Marina can be approached from the NW through Eynhallow Sound, from the N through Vasa Sound and from the E through Shapinway Sound. Make for a waypoint, position 59º 01.3' N 2º 57.1' W. The final approach is with St Magnus Cathedral bearing 190ºT. The entrance to Kirkwall Marina is immediately to the E of the large grey ice plant on the pierhead. Berths - Marina Contact ; Tel - Fax - Email Web VHF Ch - 12 and 16 (Harbourmaster) Maximum Length - m Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. Diesel & Petrol - On the fuel pier. Security - Internet - Kirkwall Library Other Facilities & Services - Shopping - All provisions can be obtained with shops and supermarkets close to Kirkwall Marina Eating Out - There are several hotels facing the harbour a within a short walk from Kirkwall Marina. Local Area - St Magnus's Cathedral. The Bishop's and Earl's Palaces. Kirkwall Museum. Highland Park Distillery Centre. We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide