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Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

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Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

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Location: Harray And Sandwick, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Orkney Mainland loop from Finstown

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2. Skara Brae, Birsay & the Ring of Brodgar loop from Stromness — Orkney

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3. Ring of Brodgar – Stromness Old Town loop from Stromness

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 4, 2023

The Neolithic village of Skara Brae is located near the white beach of Skaill Bay. Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the site provides a remarkable insight into life on the Orkney Islands some 5,000 years ago.
Visitors can get a vivid impression of the reality of a prehistoric settlement and see old houses equipped with stone beds, dressers and chairs. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house.
An informative visitor center offers touchscreen presentations, fact-finding quizzes for kids and adults, and a chance to see artifacts discovered during archaeological digs in the 1970s.
There is also a café (which may have limited hours during the winter) and a gift shop selling locally made souvenirs and crafts.
(Orkney.com)

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October 23, 2022

The neolithic coastal settlement of Skara Brae has world heritage status. The visitor centre managed by Historic Scotland has a lot of information.

steve

December 21, 2021

Absolute must visit this historic monument

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Location: Harray And Sandwick, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Skara Brae Visitor Centre

Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

1. Orkney Mainland loop from Finstown

2. Skara Brae, Birsay & the Ring of Brodgar loop from Stromness — Orkney

3. Ring of Brodgar – Stromness Old Town loop from Stromness

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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