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The Ring of Brodgar is a henge in the British Orkney Islands with a circular stone setting inside. With a diameter of 104 m, it is larger than Stonehenge. Of the original 60 stones, 27 remain. It was probably built in 2700 BC. Admission is free. Parking is available on site.

Once you are at the Stones of Stenness, it is only a 5 minute walk to the Barnhouse.

Nice informative stone circle

Interesting.. just beautiful.. Stones

The largest stone circle in Europe

Stromness - the gray city. Its appeal unfolds at second glance. The small port town has remained unchanged for centuries and has retained its original maritime charm with its narrow, winding streets, terraced houses and steep corridors. The stone houses are grey, where is the color supposed to come from here, and they are simple. The sea has always determined life in this place. The harbor itself was once important, being a safe haven for the Vikings, a whaling station and important for herring and cod fishing. Stromness Bay is a deep anchorage, primarily sheltered from south-westerly storms. Larger ships could find shelter here. As a port of last call ", Stromness was an important port for the British Navy and the starting point for British overseas expeditions, John Franklin and others were here. From the harbor the main street, which is paved with wide, flat stones, winds its way through the town. other is beautiful

This 137 meter high rock formation in red sandstone (shaped like a pillar) was first climbed in 1966 by Chris Bonington, Easy Baillie and Tom Patey. It took them three days to reach the top. Today, most climbers only need a few hours.

Created by the sea eroding the cliff surrounding it, the Old Man of Hoy is less than 400 years old.