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Port of Kirkwall, Scotland Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic - Cruising Earth

Port of Kirkwall, Scotland
Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic

Aerial view of the the Port of Kirkwall, Scotland

View Real-Time Live Ship Traffic In The Port of Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is Orkney’s historic capital port town known for its Norse heritage. Ships dock at the modern Kirkwall terminal. The arrival presents the iconic St. Magnus Cathedral and the bustling waterfront.

The port serves as the gateway to Orkney’s ancient stone circles and the Scapa Flow wrecks. Nearby the lively Broad Street and the historic old town add immediate charm. Calm North Sea waters provide perfect berthing conditions.

Annual highlights include the Orkney Folk Festival and the traditional Norse festivals, signature smoked salmon and fresh seafood, and the strong Viking and Neolithic heritage. Kirkwall captures Orkney’s ancient island soul.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Kirkwall, Scotland. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Kirkwall, Scotland is now centered in the port tracker map below.

Port of Kirkwall, Scotland Ship Tracking Map

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Additional Port Nearby

Port NameDistance
Scrabster, Scotland33.67 miles (SW)

Kirkwall, Scotland Details & Statistics

Population:9,293
Pop. Year:2015
Land Area:1.4 mi2
Density:6,638 / mi2
Latitude:59.0007° N
Longitude:2.973° W
Timezone:UTC +00:00

Kirkwall, Scotland Current Weather Conditions

Thu Jun 18, 2026 01:49 PM GMT
Port of Kirkwall, Scotland current weather conditions: Moderate Rain
Moderate Rain
Temperature:57 °F
Wind Direction:Out of 166°
Wind Speed:8.1 mph / 7 knots
Wind Gusts:11 mph / 9.5 knots
Humidity:87%
Pressure:29.77 inHg / 1008 mb
Visibility:6.2 mi
Sunrise:2:58 AM
Sunset:9:27 PM
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