Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn
Opening times and prices
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn is free to visit and open year-round.
How to get here
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn is on the island of Rousay, reached by Orkney Ferries from Tingwall Terminal. The cairn is off the B9064, around three miles from the pier.
Strong footwear is recommended. The walk to the cairn is very steep in sections and can be muddy.
Access is to the chamber only.
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Address
On the island of Rousay
Orkney
National Grid reference:
HY 404 279
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