What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skara Brae as Human Remains (period Unassigned), Midden (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. 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
Bay of SkaillLong Cist (viking), Animal Remains (viking), Comb (bone)(viking), Spearhead (viking) · 70 yd
SkaillMidden (period Unassigned), Settlement (period Unassigned), Wall (period Unassigned) · 79 yd
Stone Furniture in a House at Skara BraeStanding or carved stone · 142 yd
Skara BraeMidden (neolithic), Settlement (neolithic) · 145 yd
Beach by Skara Brae showing an Alternative ArchaeologyBeach · 193 yd
Inside a house at Skara BraeOld home or work place · 211 yd
Jupiter: Bay of Skaill, Orkney, AtlanticSloop (18th Century) · 244 yd
Skara Brae Visitor CentreVisitor information · 516 yd
Skaill, Castle of SnusgarCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1185 yd
St Peter's Sandwick Parish War MemorialMemorial · 1352 yd
Kier FioldMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Castle of YesnabyCastle, fort or tower · 2.2 miOther information
Photo: John Ferguson · CC BY-SA 2.0