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Kirkwall

From the Hebrides Ensemble at the St Magnus Festival there is that sense of place again; both magical and central

05/07/202321/06/2023 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom St Magnus Festival 2023 [2]: (ST)

The Ragazze Quartet in Stromness Town Hall © Thibault Gras

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The sense of place hits you and makes the St Magnus Festival feel really unique as the music begins.

05/07/202319/06/2023 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom St Magnus Festival 2023 [1]: (ST)

Nikola Meeuwsen in St Magnus Cathedral at the St Magnus Festival

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