Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae lies near the dramatic white beach of the Bay of Skaill. Skara Brae is the best-preserved group of prehistoric houses in western Europe.

 

Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the site presents a remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago.

 

Visitors can experience a vivid impression of the realities of a prehistoric village and see ancient homes fitted with stone bed enclosures, dressers and seats. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house.

 

An informative visitor centre provides touch-screen presentations, fact-finding quizzes for children and adults, and an opportunity to see artefacts discovered during archaeological excavations in the 1970s.

 

There is a cafe (which may have restricted opening hours in the winter) and a well-stocked gift shop selling locally-made souvenirs and crafts.

Summer

1st April – 30th September, open daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm)

 

Winter

1st October – 31st March, open daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Joint entry to Skara Brae and Skaill House (April-October)

Adult £7.10

Child £4.30

Concession £5.70

 

Entry to Skara Brae only (November-March)

Adult £6.10

Child £3.70

Concession £4.90