Today started with a visit to Skara Brae which is the most complete Neolithic village in Europe. This settlement has eight houses which have complex designs including bed areas, storage, dressers and a hearth.
Interestingly the homes were all the same size. All approached through passageways and underground. The use of local stones probably from the beach area was amazing to see with many thin upright stones used as dividers. These are created as the local stone splits down easily – like slate.
It was time to set off for our walk which was to take us along the western coast of the mainland island. About 12km with much undulation between Skara Brae and Outertown.
Some amazing cliffs and rock stacks, exciting shapes and colours.
Chance to look at the Broch of Borwick which was an impressive site where families lived in a tower with a central hearth and a staircase.
A very accurate circular shape.
Reflection – Some of the stacks are so impressive- wonders of nature and always worth a second look when you go round the corner.
Reflection and highlight – seeing an amazing village site which was over 5,000 years old and also seeing how organised they were socially.
Marion's 50 Walk Challenge 