Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (HS)

Step back 5,000 years to explore one of Europe's best-preserved prehistoric settlements. Once an inland village beside a freshwater loch, Skara Brae now looks out over a wide, sandy beach. Surrounded by a stunning variety of wildflowers and birdlife, a visit is an aesthetic treat.The village was first uncovered during a storm in 1850. Ever since, Skara brae has been a place of discovery for archaeologists, students, artists and enthusiasts.You can follow a path overlooking these ancient buildings, still equipped with their stone furniture, and step inside a replica house to appreciate the lives of the Neolithic villigars. The visitor centre has touch-screen presentations and contains many artefacts discovered here.