Orkney islands scotland

Skara Brae is a large stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It consists of ten clustered houses, and was occupied from roughly 3180 BC–2500 BC. It is Europe's most complete Neolithic village and the level of preservation is such that it has gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status and been called the "Scottish Pompeii". To view my blog from day five of my Scotland holiday. Click the link below…

Stromness streets, Orkney

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland

Probably closer to the edge than I should have been! Noup Head was designed by David A Stevenson and first lit in 1898. It was one of the first lighthouses to be automated back in 1964. The keepers' houses were demolished afterwards.

A view of the Ocean churning around Yesnaby Sea Stack, and the cliffs adorned with beautiful Pink Sea Thrift flowers in early Summer. West Mainland Orkney Northern Isles Scotland.

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