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Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

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Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

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Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

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    1. View of the Brough of Birsay – Brough of Birsay Causeway loop from Birsay

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 15, 2024

    The settlement can only be reached via a jetty that is not accessible at high tide. Only accessible at low tide. Be sure to check the tide table, e.g. here:

    metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gft8ks291#?forecastChoice=weather&date=2024-08-15

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      March 24, 2024

      The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brough_of_Birsay

        August 18, 2024

        Be aware of the tide times

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          Location: Birsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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