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Skara Brae, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

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…

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The Neolithic village of Skara Brae was revealed during the winter of 1850 when a particularly ferocious storm battered Orkney. The combination of wind and extremely high tides stripped the grass f…

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Skara Brae: A Window into Neolithic Life Introduction Skara Brae is an extraordinary prehistoric village located on the Orkney Islands of Scotland,...

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Skara Brae Neolithic settlement from the sky. The 5200+ year old structures are all that remains of one of the oldest villages in Northwest Europe....

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Skara Brae, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney - American Expeditioners

Several years ago we watched ‘A History of Britain’ by Simon Schama to get an idea of places we wanted to visit on our 2014 UK trip. This BBC documentary begins in the stone-age village of Skara Brae. It immediately went down on our bucketlist but unfortunately it was located too far north for our …

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Jarlshof: The Most Amazing Historical Site I've Ever Seen - Migrating Miss

Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.

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Find great things to see and do in John O’Groats and the surrounding area. Discover amazing castles, experience the Northern Lights and more!

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What Really Happened at Skara Brae, the Scottish Pompeii?

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