Skara Brae

Skara Brae is a Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Isles, off the coast of mainland Scotland. It is also one of the most beautiful historical sites in United Kingdom.

Skara Brae is a beautiful example of Neolithic craftsmanship, with robust stone slab constructions insulated and preserved by the clay and household waste that keeps them together.

Skara Brae was occupied between 3,200 and 2,00 BC, but it wasn't discovered until 1,850 AD, when a storm ravaged the Bay of Skaill and uncovered the settlement. Following excavation, a sequence of organized buildings were discovered, each with what can only be described as "fitting furniture," such as a dresser, a central fireplace, box beds, and a tank that is thought to have housed fishing bait.

Visitors to Skara Brae may see the original spectacular residences as well as a recreated one that accurately depicts Neolithic life. The adjoining visitor center houses many of the objects discovered at Skara Brae and provides an overview of the site's history via touch screen displays.

Location: Scotland‎, UK‎