Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

The monumental chambered tomb of Maeshowe is simply the finest Neolithic building in NW Europe. Built around 5,000 years ago, it is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and stonework construction, not least for its use of massive individual stones. Crea...

Ring of Brogdar Stone Circle and Henge

The Ring Of Brodgar Stone Circle And Henge, which is part of The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, is a spectacular stone. The ring is surrounded by a large circular ditch or henge. It was one of the first sites to be scheduled in the Br...

Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

The Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar are two of Britain's best-preserved prehistoric monuments. They were built between 5,400 and 4,500 years ago. Our best guess as to their function is that they were involved in activities and ceremonies c...

Tormiston Mill

An excellent late example of a Scottish watermill. It was probably built in the 1880s. The waterwheel and most of the machinery have been retained. Now forms a reception centre for visitors to Maeshowe.
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Unstan Chambered Cairn

A mound covering a stone burial chamber divided by slabs into five compartments. Of Neolithic date.
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