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How to get to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands by Bus or Train?

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Directions to Skara Brae (Orkney Islands) with public transport

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Bus stations near Skara Brae in Orkney Islands

  • Visitor Centre, Skara Brae,1 min walk,
  • Road End, Skaill,7 min walk,

Bus lines to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands

  • X1,St Margaret's Hope (Ferry Terminal) - Stromness (Hamnavoe),
  • 8S,Kirkwall Travel Centre - Kirkwall Travel Centre,
  • 441,Swannay,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Skara Brae?

    The nearest stations to Skara Brae are:

    • Visitor Centre, Skara Brae is 34 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Road End, Skaill is 523 meters away, 7 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Skara Brae?

    These Bus lines stop near Skara Brae: 

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands?

    The nearest bus stop to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands is Visitor Centre, Skara Brae. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands?

    The 441 is the first Bus that goes to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 08:20.

  • What time is the last Bus to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands?

    The 441 is the last Bus that goes to Skara Brae in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 15:40.

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Skara Brae Address: Skail Bay street in Orkney Islands

Skara Brae, Orkney Islands
Skara Brae, Orkney IslandsSkara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. It consisted of ten clustered houses, made of flagstones, in earthen dams that provided support for the walls; the houses included stone hearths, beds, and cupboards. A primitive sewer system, with "toilets" and drains in each house, included water used to flush waste into a drain and out to the ocean.The site was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC and is Europe's most complete Neolithic village. Skara Brae gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status as one of four sites making up "The Heart of Neolithic Orkney".a Older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza, it has been called the "Scottish Pompeii" because of its excellent preservation.Care of the site is the responsibility of Historic Scotland which works with partners in managing the site: Orkney Islands Council, NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage), and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Visitors to the site are welcome during much of the year. Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the coastal site may now be at risk from climate change.
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