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Picardy Symbol Stone

Wonder at the enigmatic carvings on a 2m tall Pictish monolith, which once stood on a stone cairn.

Pierowall Church (Ladykirk)

Wander the ancient graveyard of Ladykirk, set in an area occupied at least since the Norse occupation of Orkney.

Preston Market Cross

Admire a beautiful 1600s market cross – the only surviving monument of its type on its original site.

Quoyness Chambered Cairn

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

Ravenscraig Castle

Admire the towering defensive façade of a heavily fortified castle, originally built as a royal residence.

Rennibister Earth House

In the 1920s, Iron Age human remains were found by archaeologists at Rennibister Earth House—an unexpected discovery in a structure never designed for burial.

Restenneth Priory

Admire a sacred place of enduring importance – the site of an ancient church which enjoyed royal favour, and where the annals of Iona were once kept.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge

Explore Ring of Brodgar, an enormous and enigmatic ceremonial site and one of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in the British Isles.

Rispain Camp

Walk on the ramparts at Rispain Camp and imagine being a part of tribal life in Iron Age Scotland.

Rothesay Castle

Plan your visit to Rothesay Castle, well known for its long connection with the Stewart kings of Scotland.

Ruthven Barracks

Spot the bulwark against the Jacobites at Ruthven Barracks, built in the early 1700s.

Ruthwell Cross

The Ruthwell Cross has been described as the most important sculptural survival of Anglo-Saxon Britain

Scalloway Castle

Discover Scalloway Castle, the formidable tower house of “Black Patie" whose tyranny left a deep mark on Shetland.

Currently closed 

Scotstarvit Tower

Scotstarvit Tower House has an unusual layout which reflects the eccentricities of its former inhabitant, Sir John Scot.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Seton Collegiate Church

Walk in the peaceful setting of one of Scotland's finest medieval collegiate churches.

Closed Autumn/Winter