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Historic places in Orkney
Orkney boasts over 5,000 years of history. Discover historic sites to visit on this special group of islands and islets.
Brechin Cathedral Round Tower - History and stories
A brief history of Brechin Round Tower, one of only two Irish-style round towers still standing in Scotland.
St Mary's Chapel, Crosskirk - History and stories
A brief history of St Mary's Chapel, Crosskirk in Cathness.
Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall - Plan your visit
All the information you need to plan a visit to Bishop's and Earl's Palace at the historic heart of Kirkwall.
Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall - History and stories
Read about the historic Bishop's and Earl's Palaces and the people who built them, including the notorious 'Black Patie'.
Cairnpapple Hill - History and stories
Cairnpapple Hill is one of the best-known prehistoric sites in mainland Scotland.
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement - History and stories
Layer upon layer of settlement have been built up on this headland in Shetland. Earlier houses were abandoned and later ones built on top.
Mousa Broch - History and stories
A brief history of Mousa Broch, the best‑preserved Iron Age tower in Scotland.
Links of Noltland - History and stories
Find out more about the Links of Noltland, where more than a dozen buildings date to the Neolithic period.
Brough of Birsay - Plan your visit
All the information you need to visit Brough of Birsay, a tidal island full of history.
Brough of Birsay - History and stories
A snapshot of the history of Brough of Birsay, where traces of Pictish, Norse and medieval history can be seen.
5,000 years of history to be inspected
We have commenced assessments at a number of sites in our care across Orkney prior to high level masonry inspections being carried out later this year.
New digital model of Skara Brae
3D scan shows how HES is investigating climate change impacts at the World Heritage site in Orkney.
Over £20k awarded for new research of the Sanday Wreck
Research funding announced to help shed new light on Orcadian shipwreck
Sounds of Zimbabwe come to Edinburgh Castle
Nzira Yeparuware is a new sound installation which explores colonialism’s impact on the environment