Skara Brae Sandwick, Scotland

Located on a scenic coast in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe. Dating from around 3000 BCE (older than Stonehenge), the prehistoric homes even include original stone furniture.

Location map of Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.

Aerial view of Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.

Quick Facts on Skara Brae

Go Historic ID

249976

English Name

Skara Brae

names

parents

Postcode

KW16 3LR

date(s)

c. 3000-2500 BCE

Visitability

open regularly with paid admission

Website

www.historicenvironment.scot

topics

World Heritage Site Data

514

Names

قلب أوركني النيوليتي AR

Heart of Neolithic Orkney EN

Núcleo neolítico de las Orcadas ES

Coeur néolithique des Orcades FR

Памятники неолита на Оркнейских островах RU

奥克尼新石器时代遗址 ZH

Nation(s)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Criteria

(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)

Size

15 hectares

Year Inscribed

1999