This is not a huge site in itself but the location adds an extra level of excitement. I thoroughly enjoyed this and it is most certainly worth the effort to visit. Dress for wind. More

One of the most beautiful site I see during my trip around the Orkney! The sea, the beach, the place. Everything was amazing. So quiet. A rich historic site and an unique occasion to see dolphins, otters and puffies. The site is accessible at low tide. Focus on the second tide of the day (late evening) to see the sunset.... More

You will want to plan your visit to Orkney to include 2 times to visit the Brough of Birsay. Once, when the tide is high and again, when the tide is low. On Orkney, as in most places surrounded by water, it is easy to find out the tide information. if you do cross to visit the viking site, there... More

We woke this morning to a mild frost but not a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind. The perfect morning for a return to The Brough of Birsay we decided So I quickly checked the tidal times on the link to the Brough as the Brough is a tidal island which can only be accessed via... More