you cannot go all the way to Orkney and not visit Skara Brae, 5000 years ago people were living in relative comfort on this remote island, looking down into their houses is a humbling experience, the mock up house at the start of the tour is amazing, it is difficult to comprehend the timeline, it looks as if the inhabitants... More

Skara Brae is the must see attraction on orkney and as a result it can be busy. The site itself is quite small. Location stunning beside long beach. It is worth checking whether there is a cruise ship docked in Orkney before going, as then it is overwhelmed with people. Excellent interpretation centre and replica house which you can go... More

We loved visiting Skara Brae. We were on a private tour so were guided around the site. Very interesting and hard to believe that this site has been here for so long 5000 years! Great views over the bay of Skaill and the Atlantic. The café on the way back did a very good and well needed cup of coffee.... More

We got there early on the Sunday morning, too early, but we waited the half hour and well worth the wait. The historical aspect to this neolithical village is magnificent. I have seen Skara Brae on TV shoes etc, but nothing beats being there in person. The caretakers of this wonderful attraction are very helpful and friendly. Would come again.... More

If you're going to visit Skara Brae, make sure you visit during the last few days of your travels because nothing will ever beat it! The stones that are still piled up alongside eachother, the shelves standing up in their original position, the walls that have been untouched for thousands of years...it will take your breath away just looking at... More

Everytime we viist we learn something new. The Guides are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I find it much more interesting than Jarslhof on Shetland. The cafe is lovely - food, setting and staff.

After knowing I was going to spend a few weeks on Orkney I decided that Skara Brae was a must. Pretty good value given entrance fee and although there isn't that much to see it is worth a look as what there is is extremely impressive. Also of note is the fact they have the Birsay low tide times available... More

I wanted to visit Skara Brae when I recognised the name of the town from a favourite video game I played when I was younger. Many years passed, and I've since been fascinated by all things ancient - stone circles, settlements, etc. Seeing Skara Brae was amazing as the homes are so preserved. It's right near the coast, so it's... More

I'm a selfish nerd. The actual reason I dragged my family all the way to Orkney was so that I could visit Skara Brae, the inspiration for a town in the Ultima series of video games created by Richard Garriot (Lord British). After weathering a snow shower at the Ring of Brodgar, the sun again broke and gave my wife,... More