Imagine walking through a beautifully preserved Stone Age Village that sat hidden beneath the sand dunes for thousands of years. Welcome to Skara Brae in Orkney, a Neolithic settlement older than the Egyptian pyramids! Seeing this Stone Age Village up close gives you an incredible look into everyday prehistoric life. If you have ever wanted to stand inside a real Stone Age Village, this is your chance to see how our ancestors lived, cooked, and slept.

Uncovered by a wild storm in 1850, Skara Brae dates back roughly 5,000 years. It features eight stone dwellings connected by low-ceilinged covered passageways. Each home retains its original stone furniture, including beds, hearths, and dressers, offering a vivid glimpse into the ancient past. Right next door stands Skaill House, a gorgeous 17th-century mansion packed with history, once home to the local laird who first found the ruins.

Why should you add this spot to your travel bucket list?
Standing on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, you feel a rare connection to human history. You can peer directly into the homes, feel the coastal wind, and then stroll through the grand rooms of Skaill House to see Neolithic artefacts found right here. It is an unforgettable blend of ancient mysteries and coastal beauty.

Book tickets here: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit/all/skara-brae


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00:00 Introduction to Skara Brae
00:38 Getting to Skara Brae from Kirkwall
02:10 Skara Brae Walking Tour
09:38 Skaill House Walking Tour

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