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Skaill, Highlands and Islands Skara Brae Prehistoric Village Best preserved group of Stone Age (main periods of settlement between 3100-2500BC) houses in western Europe. Long covered by sand, they were uncovered by a storm. The houses, linked by covered passageways, contain stone furniture. Exhibition, museum. Mainland, Skaill, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: on B9056 NW Kirkwall Website: Skara Brae Prehistoric Village Phone: 01856 841 815 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fowlis Wester, Central Scotland St Bean's Church and Fowlis Wester Sculptured Stone Tall cross-slab carved with Pictish symbols, figure sculpture and Celtic details. Fowlis Wester, Central Scotland, Scotland Location: off A85 on minor road at Fowlis Wester, 6 m NE Crieff Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Forfar, Central Scotland St Orland's Stone Early Christian sculptured slab with Pictish symbols on one side. Forfar, Central Scotland, Scotland Location: in a field near Cossans farm, 4.5 m (6.8 km) W Forfar, off minor road from A92/A928 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Walls, Highlands and Islands Staneydale Temple Neolithic hall containing large oval chamber. Ruins of houses, walls and cairns. Mainland, Walls, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: 3.5 m (5.8 km) E Walls, on minor road off the A971 Phone: 01856 841 815 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highlands and Islands Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge The dramatic remains of a stone circle surrounded by remains of a circular earthwork. There are several extremely tall and slender stones, with several small and squat stones. Stenness is sited in a beautiful loch-side location, a short walk from the Ring of Brodgar. Mainland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: 5 m (8 km) NE Stromness Website: Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Forres, Grampian Sueno's Stone Most remarkable sculptured monument in Britain, 20 ft (6.1m) high. Dates to end of 1000AD. Forres, Grampian, Scotland Location: at east end of Forres, on A96 Phone: 01667 460 232 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highlands and Islands Taversoe Tuick Chambered Cairn Neolithic chambered mound with two burial chambers. Rousay, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kilmartin, Strathclyde Temple Wood Stone Circles Circle of upright stones and remains of earlier circle. Date approximately 3000BC. Kilmartin, Strathclyde, Scotland Location: S Kilmartin on A816 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burwick, Highlands and Islands Tomb of the Eagles Two attractions in one; the Tomb is a chambered cairn dating to approximately 3000 BCE. When excavated it was found to contain the bones of over 340 people, and the remains of sea eagles, pottery, bead, and stone tools. These artefacts can be viewed - and handled - in the modern visitor centre. The Bronze Age Burnt Mound (also known as Liddle Burnt Mound) consists of a burnt stone and refuse mound with an associated dwelling. The dwelling, which had a form of running water, may have been used as a kind of ceremonial sweat lodge. The Tomb of the Eagles is also known as Isbister Chambered Cairn. South Ronaldsay, Burwick, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: In the south east corner of South Ronaldsay, 7 miles south of St Margaret's Hope. Signposted off the A961. Access to the tomb is an adventure; you lie on a wheeled dolly and pull yourself along the short passage with a rope. Website: Tomb of the Eagles Email: info@tomboftheeagles.co.uk Phone: 01856 831 339 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Aboyne, Grampian Tomnaverie Stone Circle 4000-year-old recumbent stone circle. Aboyne, Grampian, Scotland Location: off B9094, near Mill of Wester Coull, 3 m (5 km) NW Aboyne Phone: 01667 460 232 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway Torhouse Stone Circle Bronze Age circle of 19 boulders (no longer upright). Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Location: on B733, 4 m (6km) W Wigtown (A714) Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lagg, Strathclyde Torrylin Cairn Neolithic chambered cairn. Arran, Lagg, Strathclyde, Scotland Location: SE Lagg, on southern tip of Arran, on A841 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Stromness, HIghlands and Islands Unstan Chambered Cairn A Neolithic mound beside a loch, covering a communal stone burial chamber of 5 compartments. Pottery was found in the chamber. Mainland, Stromness, HIghlands and Islands, Scotland Location: 3.5 m northeast of Stromness, on a farm road off A965. The road is signposted from the A965, but nevertheless it is easy to miss, so keep your eyes open! Website: Unstan Chambered Cairn Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn A chambered Neolithic (3500-2500BC) tomb in a cairn with 3 concentric walls and a burial chamber. There are excellent views from the hillside. Mainland, Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: 2 m (3 km) W Kirkwall, then 1 m on foot from the road; access by trap door and ladder Website: Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Yetnasteen, Highlands and Islands Yetnasteen Standing Stone A solitary standing stone measuring over 7 feet in height. Unusually, the stone stands at the bottom of a hill, rather than in an exposed, elevated position where it might more easily be seen. Legend tells that on New Years Day the stone walks down to the nearby loch to drink. The name of the stone derives from Old Norse 'Jotunna-steinn', meaning 'Giant Stone', and when you see Yetnasteen it is easy to see why it was so named. Yetnasteen, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: Parking for several cars at the end of the minor road at Faraclett. Signposted path from the parking area. Good footwear advised. Accessible at any time. Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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