Quick Facts on Skara Brae
| Place ID | 319727 |
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| Names | Skara Brae Skara Brae |
| Street Address | Mainland |
| Location | Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe |
| Street Address | KW16 3LR |
| Main Date(s) | c. 3000-2500 BCE |
| Categories | Archaeological Sites City Ruins Coastal Settings Scenic Settings World Heritage Sites (#514) |
| Styles/Periods | Neolithic |
| Topics | Ruined Settlements |
| Coordinates | 59.048730° N, 3.341764° W |
Contact & Visitor Information
| Phone | 01856 841 815 |
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| Website | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk |
| Opening Hours | Apr-Sep: daily 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Oct-Mar: daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Admission/Cost | Summer (Skara Brae and Skaill House): Adult £6.70, child £4, concession £5.40 Winter (Skara Brae only): Adult £5.70, child £3.40, concession £4.70 |
| Lodging | View hotels near Skara Brae |
Blog Posts on Skara Brae
- "Prehistoric Orkney" by Holly Hayes, October 2, 2010.
Bibliography of Skara Brae
- Official Website of Skara Brae. Official website. Web. Accessed 11 July 2012.
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