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Maeshowe & Ring of Brodgar

Maeshowe & Ring of Brodgar

Explore the spooky wonders of Maeshowe Tomb and the Ring of Brodgar stone circle.

Start the day with a panoramic drive to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll visit the Ring of Brodgar stone circle. Then, pass the mysterious Standing Stones of Stenness, one of the earliest stone circles in Britain, before heading to Maehowe Tomb. The 5,000 year-old tomb is considered one of the finest architectural achievements in prehistoric Europe, and you'll enjoy a tour of the tomb's ancient runes and inscriptions.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Tour the ancient Maeshowe Tomb, dating back over 5,000 years

  • Pass by the imposing Standing Stones of Stenness

  • Panoramic drive to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Visit the Ring of Brodgar circle of stones

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Sailors should expect to walk on gravel, stones, uneven terrain, grass, and inclines

  • Comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles are strongly recommended

  • Please note that access to Maeshowe cairn is via a low and long passageway

  • Filming and photography are not permitted inside Maeshowe cairn

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