πŸ“Œ Isle of Rousay, Orkney Isles
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Midhowe is probably Orkney’s best preserved broch, and that’s despite some pretty stiff competition. It is one of a chain of at least nine brochs lining the banks of Eynhallow Sound, with a modern stone revetment protecting the structure from erosion by storm waves. The 2000+ year old interior is crowded with partitioned rooms, iron age furniture, a fireplace and even a water tank, providing a fascinating glimpse into an ancient way of life which we know little about.

🌍 Location

πŸ“Œ Off the B9064 5 mi west of the ferry terminal, Rousay

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: HY 372306

πŸ›°οΈ GPS coordinates: 59.157471,-3.100381

🚌 Bus on demand, connecting with ferry terminal

πŸš— Car park shared with Midhowe Chambered Cairn

πŸ“ Key info

⌚ Always open

🎫 Free

πŸ”— historicenvironment.scot

πŸ’¬ From the car park it’s a 10-min walk (each way) to the broch, steeply downhill on a grassy path, passing Midhowe Chambered Cairn on the way (⬀⬀ Easy to Moderate).

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