Museums · Scottish Islands
Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Tomb of the Eagles is a significant archaeological site located on the cliffs of South Ronaldsay, featuring the Isbister Chambered Cairn. Visitors can explore the Neolithic tomb, view original artefacts, and enjoy a scenic walk to the site through beautiful heath and grassland.
Place summary
Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It serves as an educational facility focusing on the archaeological site of the nearby Neolithic burial chamber known as the Tomb of the Eagles. The centre provides insights into the region's ancient history and its significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7385, -2.9310
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- +44 1856 831 339
- Opening
- Open 7 days from 10am; last entry at 3.30pm, site & carpark close at 5pm
- Official site
- www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/118197082 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre?
- Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RW).
- What is Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre?
- Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RW.
- How do I get to Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.