Heart of Neolithic Orkney

The site contains four primary monuments: Skara Brae settlement, Maeshowe tomb chamber, Ring of Brodgar, and Standing Stones of Stenness, spanning western Mainland.

Around 3100 BC, Neolithic communities built monumental structures using local sandstone, demonstrating advanced architectural knowledge and organized social structures in northern Britain.

The monuments reveal evidence of ceremonial practices, astronomical alignments, and burial customs that defined the social organization of Neolithic communities in northern Scotland.

Visitors can reach the site by taking ferries from mainland Scotland to Kirkwall, then using local buses or rental cars to access each monument location.

The Ring of Brodgar features 27 remaining stones from an original 60, creating a perfect circle with a diameter of 104 meters.

Location: Orkney Islands

GPS coordinates: 58.99606,-3.18867

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08