Broch of Gurness

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Important notice

The visitor centre will be closed on Thursday 22 May. 

Getting here

Broch of Gurness
Aikerness
Evie
Orkney
KW17 2NH

National Grid reference: HY 381 268

Telephone: 01856 751 414

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There are no toilets at the Broch of Gurness. The nearest public toilets are at Evie Pier. Search for public toilets on Orkney.

The roads around the Broch of Gurness are not suitable for coaches. Minibuses up to 22 seats can be accommodated.

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily except Tue & Fri, 10am to last entry at 4pm (closes 4.30pm).
Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1pm.

The site will be accessible on Tue & Fri, but the visitor centre is closed.

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

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