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Do the walk with the Historic Environment Scotland team. Their ranger (Eileen) made this experience so interesting, sharing such knowledge about Brodgar. We loved it! Full review by neenjackson
Dec 13, 2023
The views from here are lovely, with spectacular sunset photo opportunities if you are fortunate enough to be here when the weather is good. You can have a wee look at the comet stone while you're he… Full review by Islandling
Dec 6, 2023
Went here on our scotland trip. Parked a couple of hundred yards away and walked up to the stones. They really are quite amazing to see. Well worth visiting. Full review by Johnlobster
Are there any local guides to enhance our visit to Orkney especially the Neolithic areas
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Yes volunteer meet you on the site of soars brae. Found tomb of eagles a huge disappointment . Itilian chapel fascinating with info as you pay fee. Mawesound site wonderful. In a word …
Yes volunteer meet you on the site of soars brae. Found tomb of eagles a huge disappointment . Itilian chapel fascinating with info as you pay fee. Mawesound site wonderful. In a word Orkney is the best place. Enjoy your visit
HI, we are scheduled to visit the Ring and the Standing Stones of Stenness on a cruise tour the end of August. Our cruise company has notified us we can not get out of the bus to photograph the stones. Is that true for both sites or just the Standing Stones o Stenness? Thank you.
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Would have thought this is likely to be down to the discretion of your cruise company and their schedule/rules? It may be best to ask them. When we drove ourselves there we went to …
Would have thought this is likely to be down to the discretion of your cruise company and their schedule/rules? It may be best to ask them. When we drove ourselves there we went to both sets of stones in September 2017 and were able to walk around the Ring of Brodgar; through and around Stenness and take photographs at both sites.
Has anyone camped close to it during the Dry season in June? How was the wind, any areas with decent shielding? Any issues while camping?
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I can answer this partly. The area is open all around as there are no hills nearby to block the wind and yet the times we have been there it was not windy at all. Which I find odd. The …
I can answer this partly. The area is open all around as there are no hills nearby to block the wind and yet the times we have been there it was not windy at all. Which I find odd. The sites may develop up drafts from heat that effectively block the wind, but that may only be temporary during the day. Of course having some wind would be nice to keep the Wee Midges away at night. Although I don't remember having swarms of Midges, which is the only way they come, on the calm days we visited. As far as camping I am unaware of campsites although it would not surprise me, but we don't camp. Good Luck and have fun on Orkney.
How do I get there from Kirkwall( Orkney Islands) using public transportation? How much is the ticket to see the Ring of Brodgar?
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Hi Anita, suggest this bus, will take you to skara brae also. From 2nd June to 31st August 2014, Route T11 gives visitors the opportunity to visit some of the highlights of the Islands …
Hi Anita, suggest this bus, will take you to skara brae also. From 2nd June to 31st August 2014, Route T11 gives visitors the opportunity to visit some of the highlights of the Islands including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness. Route T11 timetable Kirkwall Travel Centre#TAB##TAB#1000#TAB#1400 Stromness Travel Centre#TAB#arr#TAB#1030#TAB#1430 Stromness Travel Centre#TAB#dep#TAB#1035#TAB#1435 Skail Skara Brae#TAB#arr#TAB#1055#TAB#1455 Skail Skara Brae#TAB#dep#TAB#1225#TAB#1625 The Ring of Brodgar#TAB#arr#TAB#1240#TAB#1640 The Ring of Brodgar#TAB#dep#TAB#1310#TAB#1710 Kirkwall Travel Centre#TAB##TAB#1330#TAB#1730 search stagecoach orkney...
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