Skara Brae Photos
The village is surrounded by a raised walkway. You can look down into the huts, but for preservation purposes you cannot walk into the huts themselves
Your visit to Skara Brae begins with this reconstruction of a stone house, based on archaeological excavations on the site
The interior of the reconstructed hut, showing a central hearth, a stone cupboard, and working areas
Not your typical Ikea shelving unit! The stone shelves in the reconstructed hut
A short walk from the reconstructed hut brings you to the remains of the village at Skara Brae. The village looks out over a lovely beach and Skaill Bay
The best preserved hut interior features a 'stone cupboard' with hearth area to the left
Much of the village is covered in turf, as can be seen here
An overview of the village. The hearth of the nearest hut is indicated by reddish earth
A passage joining huts, with the Bay of Skaill beyond. The location is quite magnificent
The rounded shape of the huts is readily seen here
Exterior hut wall
Looking down into a hut. You can clearly see the hearth area, and slabs used to create interior partitions
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