Archaeological Excavations — Spirit of Orkney

Skara Brae, Orkney

May 22, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

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Skara Brae is probably the best preserved neolithic settlement in Britain. Overlooking the Bay of Skaill, it gives us an insight into the lives of our Orkney ancestors. In 1850, severe storms and … [Read more...]

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Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

August 10, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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The 5000 year old village of Barnhouse in Orkney, is one of the finest examples of neolithic settlement in the UK. Situated on the shore of Loch Harray, archaeological excavations in the 1980's … [Read more...]

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Broch of Gurness

February 24, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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The Broch of Gurness in Orkney is one of the most outstanding surviving examples of an Iron-Age settlement in northern Scotland. Scottish Brochs There are over 500 brochs, all unique to … [Read more...]

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