Orkney islands archaeological sites

Prehistoric Orkney

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Prehistoric Orkney refers only to the prehistory of the Orkney archipelago of Scotland that begins with human occupation. (The islands'' history before human occupation is part of the geology of Scotland.) Although some records referring to Orkney survive that were written during the Roman invasions of Scotland, "prehistory" in northern Scotland is defined as lasting until the start of Scotland''s Early Historic Period (around AD 600).

Prehistoric Orkney

There are numerous important prehistoric remains in Orkney, especially from the Neolithic period. Four of these remains today constitute a World Heritage Site. There are diverse reasons for the

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During the Neolithic Stone Age, massive monuments were constructed on the Orkney Islands. There are 4 keystones in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney on Mainland dating back as far as

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Archaeology & Other Sites

From Iron Age sites - including the broch buildings at Gurness, Midhowe and Burroughston - to more recent examples of island heritage at Kirbuster Farm, the Click Mill and Skaill House, there is a wide

Sites in Orkney

Orkney is blessed with probably the greatest concentration of archaeological sites in Scotland, with over 200 scheduled sites.

The best archaeological sites in Orkney

From sprawling Neolithic villages that date back 5000 years to imposing stone monoliths, these are the best archaeological sites in Orkney. For more information, see our guide to Orkney.

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

The group of Neolithic monuments on Orkney consists of a large chambered tomb (Maes Howe), two ceremonial stone circles (the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar) and a

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A magical experience for nature and history lovers alike, the whimsical and ancient Orkney Islands make for an essential visit. Here''s our pick of 10 of Orkney''s most stunning historic sites.

5,000 Years of History in Orkney: The Ancient Sites You Must See

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