United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Harray And Sandwick
Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre
United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Harray And Sandwick
Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre
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Location: Harray And Sandwick, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
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)
July 4, 2023
The neolithic coastal settlement of Skara Brae has world heritage status. The visitor centre managed by Historic Scotland has a lot of information.
October 23, 2022
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