Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands, Scotland

Stones
Interior faces of stones 25 (stump) and 26 on the west side of the circle, viewed from northeast. In the background are hills on the island of Hoy. Ring of Brodgar stone circle, Orkney Islands, Scotland. David Joyal all photos →

Dating from around 2500 BCE, this magnificent stone circle occupies a scenic location between two lakes on Orkney. At nearly 104 meters in diameter, the Ring of Brodgar is the third-largest stone circle in Britain.

Location map of the Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Stenness, Scotland
Coordinates
59.0015670° N, 3.2296370° W map · aerial
Date(s)
2600-2400 BCE
Parking
Free parking available on site.

Article Info

Page Title
Ring of Brodgar
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023