Skara Brae Orkney Islands, 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.
Quick Facts
- Address
- Scotland KW16 3LR
- Date(s)
- c. 3000-2500 BCE
- Website
- www.historicenvironment.scot
- Phone
- 01856 841 815
- Parking
- Free parking at visitor centre.
- Accessibility
- Disabled parking by visitor centre. Free entry for carers. The site is 500m from the visitor centre along a crushed stone path, which is mainly resin bound.
Article Info
- Page Title
- Skara Brae
- Added By
- Holly Hayes
- Date Published
- October 8, 2013
- Last Updated
- April 15, 2024