The impact of mass tourism on the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ was the subject of a public consultation commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland.
How do Orcadians View The Heart of Neolithic Orkney?
The Last & First of Brodgar
“on the last weekend of May, we were wondering where we would go as our first farther away outing – walking farther afield, outdoors, should be OK. “
The Healing of Brodgar
“we sat on a conveniently placed bench to eat our sandwiches, hoping to see an otter, and noticing that there is still some snow on the Hoy Hills, on the 22 March.”
How Is Tourism Affecting Orkney’s World Heritage Site?
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
Share Your Views on the Future Management of ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
Making Our Mark
“That’s people, that’s humans. We like to make our mark, and we do so, sometimes in ways which are laudable, and sometimes in ways which are not.”
Weather Watchers: The Ring of Brodgar
In the (not so bleak) Mid Winter
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney Celebrates 20 Years as a UNESCO Site
This week The Heart of Neolithic Orkney has been celebrating its 20th birthday as a World Heritage Site.
Signs of the Times – At the Ring of Brodgar
“We parked in the car park, walked along the board walk, crossed the road, and, on the entrance gate to the path, saw the first of the new signs – one which I heartily approve of!”
Gates at Brodgar: Conservation V Tourism
“While we recognise that fencing and gating can be visually intrusive, it has been necessary to install a robust structure to withstand the high winds in Orkney.”
