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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village image © Historic Scotland
Description	When a wild storm on Orkney in 1850 exposed the ruins of ancient dwellings, Skara Brae, the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, was discovered. The excavated farming settlement dates back 5000 years. Within the stone walls of the dwellings – separated by passages – are stone beds, dressers, seats and boxes for provisions, recesses for personal possessions, and a hearth where dried heather, bracken or seaweed was burned. replica house has been created next to the site and many original artefacts found at Skara Brae (part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site) are displayed in the visitor centre, which has a café. There is also a shop featuring many products created in Orkney. The setting of Skara Brae is magnificent with the sound of seabirds and the sea. 31km north west of Kirkwall on the B9056. Open all year. Winter (Skaill House closed) Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January. Summer 1 April to 30 September Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 6.30pm Winter 1 October to 31 March Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm Last tickets sold at 5.45pm (3.45pm in winter). Summer Skara Brae & Skaill House Adult £6.50 Child £2.50 Concessions £5.00 Winter Skara Brae only as Skaill House closed in winter Adult £5.50 Child £2.00 Concessions £4.50 Friends retail discount not eligible at Skaill House
Address	Skara Brae Orkney Islands
Tel	+44 (0)1856 841815
Website	http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village image © Historic Scotland
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