What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Bu of Orphir as Burnt Mound(s) (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Earl's Bu, OrphirBurnt Mound (prehistoric), Horizontal Mill (period Unassigned), Midden(s) (period Unassigned) · 229 yd
Bu of OrphirNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 280 yd
Orkneyinga Saga CentreMuseum · 285 yd
Norse Water Mill at the Earl's BuVisitor information · 290 yd
Orphir - round churchChurch, cross or graveyard · 331 yd
St Nicholas's Church (ruins) aka Orkney Round Church C12Archaeological place · 346 yd
Grindelay from Midland HillMountain or hill · 1232 yd
Hill of MidlandMountain / peak · 1368 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.0 mi
Swanbister FarmNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.1 mi
Beach and coast at Swanbister bayBeach · 1.2 mi
Gruf HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi