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  Hackness Martello Tower and Battery

  Explore mighty coastal defences built during the Napoleonic Wars but destined never to see action.

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  Holm of Papa Westray Chambered Cairn

  Explore the chambers of an unusual Neolithic burial tomb on a small uninhabited island.

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  Knap of Howar

  Drop in on the oldest standing stone buildings in north-west Europe, occupied more than 5,000 years ago.

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  Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn

  Enter an ancient burial place dating back more than 5,000 years.

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  Links of Noltland

  See archaeologists excavate prehistoric settlements that were protected by sand dunes for thousands of years.

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  Maeshowe Chambered Cairn (via Stenness)

  Stand in awe of one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built 5,000 years ago, its entrance aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.

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  Midhowe Broch

  Explore a well-defended Iron Age settlement, perched on a coastal promontory.

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  Midhowe Chambered Cairn

  Experience one of the finest chambered cairns in Scotland in a rather unusual setting.

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  Noltland Castle

  Count the gunholes dotting the exterior of this unique and imposing castle.

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  Pierowall Church

  Wander the ancient graveyard of Ladykirk, dating to the 1600s and featuring some fine grave slabs.

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  Quoyness Chambered Cairn

  Crawl into the high central chamber of a megalithic tomb dating back 5,000 years.

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  Rennibister Earth House

  Venture underground into one of Scotland’s most mysterious souterrains.