Brough of Birsay
Opening times and prices
Brough of Birsay is free to visit and is open year-round. It can only be accessed at low tide.
How to get here
Brough of Birsay is on a tidal island, off the north-west of Mainland, Orkney. Parking is available.
The site is accessed on foot by a causeway and can only visited at low tide. You can check tide times with Skara Brae (01856 841 815) or on the Met Office website.
Strong footwear is recommended. The causeway is rocky and can be slippery.
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Address
Birsay
Orkney
KW17 2LX
National Grid reference:
HY 239 285
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