Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Brough of Birsay
Brough of Birsay — archaeological in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Brough of Birsay is a archaeological located in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Brough of Birsay is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a Norse settlement, providing insight into Viking life in the region. The site is known for its impressive stone structures and surrounding coastal landscape. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the historical significance of this location.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1370, -3.3304
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w426475303 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665732 (CC0)
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Brough of Birsay
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Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Where to eat & stay near Brough of Birsay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brough of Birsay?
- Brough of Birsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LL).
- What is Brough of Birsay?
- Brough of Birsay — archaeological in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Scotland.
- How do I get to Brough of Birsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LL.
- How do I get to Brough of Birsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.