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hiddenorkney.com
Read
about my customers, friends and my own experiences with RECOMMENDATIONS
of places that you can eat, stay and go to in Orkney - not just whats
on the tourist track! This
information has been researched and compiled by me. info@judithglue.com
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TOMB OF THE EAGLES recommended by Elisabeth Field from Bedford "We enjoyed the presentation by the Simison family at the Tomb of the Eagles in South Ronaldsay" Pre-dating the pyramids, the 'Tomb of the Eagles' is estimated to be around 5000 years old. Ronald Simison a local Orcadian farmer discovered the Tomb in 1958. It is managed by two of his daughters – Kathleen and Freda, helped out by family and friends. For me the fact that they actually still allow visitors to handle artifacts during guided talks makes this museum very special. WHERE? The Tomb of the Eagles is approx 7 miles from St Margarets Hope and 21 miles from Kirkwall. OPEN - March 10.00 am -12.00 Noon April - October -9.30 am 6.00 pm For a relaxed visit, allow 1½ – 2 hours to enjoy the interpretation and walk. Contact Kathleen or Freda, Isbister Chambered Cairn, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland Tel. 01856 831 339 website- http://www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk/ |
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THE RING O' BRODGAR In the heart of Neolithic Orkney this stone circle, in the West Mainland parish of Stenness, stands on an westward-sloping plateau on the Ness o' Brodgar - a thin strip of land between the Harray and Stenness lochs. Iit is thought to have been erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC. The stone ring was built in a true circle, 104 metres wide, and originally contained 60 megaliths. Today, only 27 of these stones remain. This is a calming and very peaceful place to visit in the evening when the sun goes down, you can still walk around completely freely and if you go at this time of day you miss the bus tours! Look at the stones closely and you can see where the locals have added there in own graffitti! carving their Orkney sir names in the stone - probably this was done in Victorian times as they used to have big gatherings for summertime picnics. WHERE? If driving take the Kirkwall to Stromness main road and turn off to the right just past Maeshowe, its very well signposted. You will see a car park to the right as you drive down a single track road with passing places. You can even walk your dog across the site. Read more about the history at http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/index.html
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MAESHOWE This prehistoric chambered
cairn called Maeshowe is thought to date from around 2700BC, Maeshowe
is one of the monuments that makes up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
World Heritage Site. Approximately 500 metres from the south-eastern
shore of the Harray loch, Maeshowe is, by far, the largest and
most impressive of Orkney’s chambered cairns. Appearing as a large
grassy mound, it is clearly visible for miles around. Archaeologist
James Farrer first excavated the cairn in 1861, prior to which
the mound had a distinctly different shape than it does today.
Inside you have to crawl down a narrow entrance to enter the chamber.
The tomb was raided byVikings and you will see their graffiti
carved on the inside stone walls such as the famous Maeshowe dragon
and Viking Runic writing. WHERE? In the parish of Stenness
situated about halfway on the Kirkwall to Stromness road, stop
at Tormiston Mill where Historic Scotland sell tickets to get
in. OPENING TIMES? Open all year round except closed on
Sunday mornings during the winter time. Visits must be pre-booked
by Tel. 01856 761 606 or book your tickets online at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_205 |
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SKARA BRAE Buried into the southern shore of Sandwick's Bay o' Skaill is the Neolithic village of Skara Brae - one of Orkney's most-visited ancient sites and regarded as one of the most remarkable monuments in Europe. Because of the protection offered by the sand that covered the settlement for 4,000 years, the buildings and their contents are incredibly well-preserved. Not only are the walls of the structures still standing and alleyways roofed with their original stone slabs, but the interior fittings of each house give an unparalleled glimpse of life as it was in Neolithic Orkney. Why not read more about the history of Skara Brae at http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/skarabrae/index.htmlCOST. Summer Skara Brae and Skaill House Adult £6.50 Child £3.25 Concessions £5.00 Winter Skara Brae only as Skaill House closed in winter Adult £5.50 Child £2.75 Concessions £4.50 Last ticket sold 45 min before closing time. OPENING TIMES-Summer- 1 April - 30 September, Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Winter -1 October - 31 March, Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Buy your tickets online at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail?propertyID=PL_244 |
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