Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle & Henge

Near Stromness
Orkney
KW16

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The Ring of Brodgar is a magnificent circle of upright stones with an enclosing ditch spanned by causeways. The site is of late Neolithic date.

This site is managed by Historic Scotland.
Opening Times
(2009 times)
Please contact Historic Scotland for details on access to the site and parking facilities. Telephone 01856 841 815.

Directions
About 5 miles north east of Stromness.
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Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle & Henge Postcode for SatNav: KW16

Nearby Attractions
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (< 1 Mile)*
Skara Brae contains the best preserved group of Stone Age houses in Western Europe.
Corrigall Farm Museum (6 Miles)*
Experience Orkney Farm and Folk life at the Kirkbuster and Corrigall farm museums. Buildings and grounds include a working barn with grain kiln; traditional crafts and livestock; horse drawn implements and machines.
Stromness Museum (6 Miles)*
Maritime and Natural history of Orkney.
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Castle Arms Hotel (28 Miles)*
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St Clair Arms Hotel (30 Miles)*
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Collingwood (5 Miles)*
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Earls Court (14 Miles)*
4 Earls Court is a delightful fully equipped house in a very quiet secluded square in a central area of Kirkwall, with private off road parking space.
Pentland Country House (19 Miles)*
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