Skara Brae
Skara Brae is on of the oldest, well preserved farming villages dating from 5000 years ago. The site is now a World Heritage Site and is looked after by Historic Scotland.
Skara Brae
Skara Brae is is a neolithic semi-subterranean village over 5000 years old that survives in remarkable condition as it was preserved under sand dunes for thousands of years. In the winter of 1850 it was uncovered by a large storm that blew away the sand covering the ancient buildings as well as a large midden (refuse dump). The Laird, William Watt explored the exposed midden and the buildings to discover the what is now Skara Brae.
Skara Brae main building reconstruction where you can go inside and explore what the building looked like 5000 years ago.
Skara Brae, view of the neolithic village in Orkney.
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