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Maeshowe, Orkney

Stone Age tomb with a Viking touch

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Neolithic burial cairn, Maeshowe is an amazing structure - though not from the outside!

But inside its size and masonry work is hugely impressive – even more so when you consider that it was built to line up with the direction of the sun's rays during winter solstice in December and January.

Viking crusaders visited the site in the 12th century and left their mark in artwork (a lion, walrus and serpent) and runic graffiti - "Thor bedded Helga" is among the more memorable proclamations!

Entrance tickets, which include a first-class guided tour, are sold at the Maeshowe Visitor Centre, from where a shuttle bus takes you to the site. Book in advance or you may have to wait.

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Maeshowe Visitor Centre (this entry's map location): Ireland Road, Stenness KW16 3LB

Apr–Sept: Daily, 9.30am–5pm; Tour times: 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm

Oct–Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm; Tour times: 10am, 12 noon and 2pm

Adults £10; full & latest rates + online booking

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Prehistoric & Ancient (>43AD)

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The Outer Isles

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