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About this place
The third-largest stone circle in the British Isles, 130 metres across and 4,500 years old, set within a natural amphitheatre of hills and lochs. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Practical information
B9055, Stromness KW16 3JZ, 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
Comet Stone
A 1.75-metre monolith on an oval mound 140 metres east of the Ring of Brodgar. Two stone stumps nearby — likely fallen megaliths — may be related, though their connection is unclear.
2
Circular Ditch (Henge Ditch)
An impressive rock-cut ditch encircling the Ring of Brodgar, up to 3 metres deep and 9 metres wide, with a circumference of around 380 metres, hewn by hand from solid sandstone.
Professional audio guide of Ring of Brodgar
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2 points of interest included
- 1.Comet Stone
- 2.Circular Ditch (Henge Ditch)
Kids audio available
Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (5 min)
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