The rocks of Bay of Skaill represent sediments of the Old Red Sandstone which were deposited in the Devonian geological time period, about 380 million years ago.
The Bay of Skaill
Managing Coasts: Drone Surveys
“To effectively manage our coastline for ecological, societal and economic sustainability, we need this improved understanding of the behavior of our beaches and nearshore dynamics.” Chip Fletcher. UH Mānoa
Visit to Orkney, June 2022
“For someone who’s built the first astronomically aligned stone circle in the British Isles for over 3000 years, my growing acquaintance with them has been a long-drawn-out process. “
Stromness Designer’s Jewellery Showcased at The Royal Highland Show
Inspired by the structures and passageways at the iconic Neolithic village of Skara Brae, Zoe Davidson is launching her new Skara Brae Collection at the Royal Highland Show on 23rd June 2022.
There’s Something About Roundness
“I looked closer and saw that the image on the wall was an aerial view of the Balfour”
Exploring A Virtual Skara Brae
The model, available to view on Sketchfab, allows virtual visitors an immersive digital experience of the Neolithic settlement, including the opportunity to gain virtual access to House 7
Developing Orkney’s World Heritage Site: Share Your Views
Proposals have been put forward on the development of Orkney’s World Heritage Site – known as The Heart of Neolithic Orkney which comprises the Maeshowe tomb, The Standing Stones of Stenness, The Ring of Brodgar and the village settlement of Skara Brae.
OAS Calendar – August – Skara & Skaill
“Skara Brae, Skaill House in the back ground and Skaill Bay to the left in this picture by Bill Friskin”
Take A Guided Tour Round Kirkwall’s Palaces
The Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces in Kirwall have reopened to visitors for guided tours.
Under 16s go free at HES sites this summer
Those under 16 years of age will get free access to ticketed sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) this summer.
