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About this place
A coastal headland east of Kirkwall with the remains of a Norse settlement and a medieval chapel, set against spectacular sea stack scenery.
Practical information
Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QJ, UK
Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Points included in this audio guide
1
The Gloup
A partially collapsed sea cave separated from the open sea by an 80-metre land bridge. The sea still surges through the lower opening, with walls dropping some 24 metres — one of Orkney's most dramatic landscapes.
2
Covenanters' Memorial
A tall 19th-century monument on the low cliffs of Deerness, commemorating around 200 prisoners who drowned when their ship was wrecked here in 1679. Three small flat grave-markers survive nearby.
Professional audio guide of Brough of Deerness
Available offline
Available in more than 10 languages
2 points of interest included
- 1.The Gloup
- 2.Covenanters' Memorial
Kids audio available
Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (5 min)
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