Taversöe Tuick Chambered Cairn
Opening times and prices
Taversöe Tuick Chambered Cairn is free to visit and open year-round. Strong footwear recommended.
How to get here
On the island of Rousay 0.5 miles west of pier. Reached using Orkney Ferries Ltd from Tingwall Terminal, telephone 01856 751 360.
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Address
Island of Rousay
Orkney
National Grid reference:
HY 426 276
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