Life in Stone Age Orkney was far more refined than once imagined. The well-built homes at Skara Brae, Europe’s most complete Neolithic village, included stone hearths, beds, and cupboards.
Located on the Orkney Islands in Scotland, Skara Brae is a prehistoric village that dates back to around 3,000 BCE. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Neolithic life. The homes here were ...
Each house was built of locally quarried stone ... The site is part of the “Heart of Neolithic Orkney,” a UNESCO-listed site that includes the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of ...
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC) have opened the public consultation for feedback on the draft management plan for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. The management ...