Skara Brae
The best preserved group of Stone Age houses in Western Europe. The houses contain stone furniture, hearths and drains and give a remarkable picture of life in Neolithic times.
Part of The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Visitor centre with original artefacts and replica house. The cafe is open throughout the year.
The visitor centre has a ramp entry and is contained on one level. Within the centre there is a tearoom, shop, exhibition area and
audio/visual room. Skara Brae is 400m from the centre and a winding pathway is suitable for visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. There are two wheelchairs available at the visitor centre.
Some external interpretation boards on the monument are accessible and just over half of the site is accessible. Visitors using wheelchairs should be accompanied. The setting of Skara Brae is magnificent with the sound of seabirds and the sea. Skaill House is linked to the Skara Brae site by footpaths which can be used by visitors using wheelchairs. The ground floor of the building is full accessible and includes the hallway, three display rooms, a shop and
disabled toilet. More mobile visitors can gain access to the upper floor with the help of staff, who are happy to oblige.
Contact
The
Steward
Sandwick
Orkney
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KW16 3LR
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1856) 841815
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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