Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Maeshowe Visitor Centre (at Stenness), Ireland Road, Stenness KW16 3LB

Historic Scotland

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:  
Daily, 10am to 5pm
Tour times: 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Tour times: 10am, 12 noon and 2pm

Due to limited capacity, it is strongly recommended to reserve your visit online to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.

Access to the cairn is via a low and long passageway.

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