⭐ Highlight
Skara Brae
UNESCO-listed 5000-year-old stone village on the Bay of Skaill — the highlight of any Orkney visit
Typical duration
90 min
Price
£11-13 with Skaill House (HES) (≈ €13–15 / $14–17)
From port
28 km / 17.4 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
high
📋 Booking recommended🎟️ Timed entry required👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible
🕐 Best time to visit
Open from 09:30; arrive by mid-morning to beat tour buses
Getting there from the port
Pre-booked taxi or shore-excursion bus from Hatston
🚌 Best transport: taxi💶 Cost: £60-80 return taxi