Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle & Henge

Near Stromness
Orkney
KW16


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
(2008 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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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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Nearby Hotels
Royal Hotel (31 Miles)*
A former coaching inn, the Royal Hotel is one of the best-equipped hotels on the North Coast of Scotland. The Royal retains a warm and friendly atmosphere, which help to make it one of the most popular hotels in the area.
The Norseman Hotel (41 Miles)*
The Norseman Hotel is situated close to the town centre overlooking the River Wick. A purpose built hotel the hotel prides itself on its high standards of accommodation, cuisine and the warm friendly welcome.
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Nearby Self Catering
Tofts House (31 Miles)*
Tofts House is a 10 minute walk from Freswick beach and Castle. Along from there is Freswick harbour and cliff top walks. This modernised spacious house is full of character and is furnished mostly in pine.
Duncorann House (41 Miles)*
A unique historical building located in the Thomas Telford Conservation Area of Lower Pulteneytown in Wick. This lovely old house is a traditional terraced building but of an extremely high standard.
The Corner Town House (42 Miles)*
A really lovely family home for your visit to Wick. The house is a traditional terraced property located in a quiet street just a short walk from the main street and many visitor attractions. The House has a nice bright lounge.
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