Skara Brae
Skara Brae is near Stromness in Orkney, Scotland. Older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Skara Brae
Put your logo on Skara Brae on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
Skara Brae is a Neolithic village on the west coast of Orkney's Mainland, lived in from around 3180 BC. It is older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.
It lay hidden under sand until a great storm in 1850 uncovered it. Its stone houses still have their beds, dressers and hearths. It is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.
Quick facts
- Where: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland
- Built / formed: about 3180 to 2500 BC
- Older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids
- Uncovered by a storm in 1850
- Stone furniture still in place
Visiting Skara Brae
For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Skara Brae website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Skara Brae?
Skara Brae is near Stromness in Orkney, Scotland.
When was Skara Brae built?
Skara Brae: about 3180 to 2500 BC.
Who sponsors Skara Brae on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Skara Brae is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Skara Brae on Sim Britain?
Open Skara Brae on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Can I visit Skara Brae?
Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗
Nearby landmarks
- Loch Ness Drumnadrochit, Scotland
- Eilean Donan Castle Dornie, Scotland
- Old Man of Storr Portree, Scotland
- Ben Nevis Fort William, Scotland