The Earl’s Palace, Birsay The Earl’s Palace in Birsay was built between 1569 and 1579 by Robert Stewart, the illegitimate son of King James V of Scotland and one of his mistresses, Euphemia Elphinstone. I love the name Euphemia Elphinstone. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Related Feel free to leave a Reply :) Cancel reply