Broch of Gurness : Orkney

Select Date

Give or take and/or where? and or where? and/or what?

Orkney > Mainland > Broch of Gurness (HS)

April - October, Orkney

Strikingly positioned beside Eynhallow Sound with views across to the island of Rousay, the Broch of Gurness (Aikerness Broch) is one of the most outstanding surviving examples of a later prehistoric (Iron-Age) settlement that is unique to northern Scotland. It is a recognised icon of Orkney’s rich archaeological heritage.

event details

Category	:	Attractions
Region	:	Orkney
Sub-Region	:	Mainland


Date	:	01/04/2012 - 30/11/2013
Time	:	See URL for opening hours
Venue	:	nr Evie, Orkney

Post Code	:	KW17 2NH
Telephone	:	01856 751 414

Admission	:	See URL for details.
Website	:	Click Here To View Website

Related events that may be of interest

	Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (HS) Open year-round, Stromness Come and see the best preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe. More...
	Ring of Brodgar (HS) Year-round, ;Orkney: A late Neolithic circle of 27 upright stones and one of the finest stone circles anywhere, this great henge monument is situated on the Ness of Brodgar, a short distance away from the Stones of Stenness. More...
	Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn (HS) Year-round, Orkney: Although small by Maeshowe’s standards, the Cuween cairn is nonetheless an impressive feat of prehistoric engineering. More...
	Mine Howe Year round, Orkney: A recently rediscovered Iron Age chamber and the subject of two Time Team programmes. More...
	Click Mill (HS) Year-round, Orkney: Click Mill is the last surviving horizontal water mill in Orkney, of a type well represented in Shetland and Lewis. More...

Details of listings can change so please check with the relevant organiser before attending any event or visiting any attraction.

instant loan