The neolithic village of Skara Brae lies on the western coast of the Orkney mainland. Inhabited between 3200 BC and 2200 BC, there are eight houses, linked together by a series of low alleyways.

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An example of the stone furniture found at Skara Brae, a stone 'dresser'.

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Skara Brae is a domestic settlement whose stone walls, passageways and stone furnishings – including beds and ‘dressers’ – survive to the present day. Maeshowe, a chambered tomb, is an extraordinary ...

Skara Brae stands out as a remarkable and well-preserved Neolithic village located on the Orkney Islands of Scotland. Built around 5,000 years ago, it showcases beautifully constructed stone houses.