The Ring of Brogdar is a prehistoric stone circle located in the town of Stromness, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The circle is thought to have been constructed around 2500 BC, during the Neolithic period, and is one of the largest and most impressive stone circles in the British Isles.
The Ring of Brogdar consists of 27 standing stones, arranged in a circular formation that measures around 104 meters in diameter. The stones are made of local sandstone and vary in height from 2.1 to 4.9 meters. The tallest stone is located on the eastern side of the circle and is known as the "Comet Stone" due to its distinctive shape.
The purpose of the Ring of Brogdar is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have had a ceremonial or religious function. The circle is aligned with the winter solstice sunset, and it is thought that the stones may have been used to mark the changing seasons or to observe astronomical events.
The Ring of Brogdar is located in a stunning natural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and with views out to the sea. The site is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site, which also includes other important prehistoric sites such as the nearby Standing Stones of Stenness and the Maeshowe chambered tomb.
Visitors to the Ring of Brogdar can explore the site on foot, following a path that leads around the circle and provides information about the history and significance of the stones. The site is open to the public year-round, and there is no admission fee. However, visitors are asked to respect the site and to avoid touching or climbing on the stones.
Set in Stromness, Burnside Farm Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and TV, as well as a shared lounge and a garden.
Number of rooms: 3
Burnside Farm, North End Road, Stromness, KW16 3LJ, United Kingdom
HammerSmith offers comfortable bed and breakfast on the Orkney mainland. Within a short drive of the lochs of Harray and Stenness, it has a wide choice of breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi.
Number of rooms: 3
Harray, Harray, KW17 2JR, United Kingdom
Stromness Apartments has garden views, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, situated in Stromness, 8.2 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.
Number of rooms: 3
Milldam, Stromness, KW16 3HT, United Kingdom
Set 7.8 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Wesdale, Stromness - 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The property is located 9.3 km from Ring of Brogdar, 8.
27 Hillside Road, Orkney, KW16 3AH, United Kingdom
Featuring views of Scapa Flow, Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast is a detached house in a rural location near Stromness. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking is available on site.
Number of rooms: 4
Stromness, Stromness, KW16 3EX, United Kingdom
Set in Stromness and only 6 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Congesquoy Barn offers accommodation with garden views, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The property is situated 7.6 km from Ring of Brogdar, 6.
Congesquoy Howe Road, Stromness, KW16 3JU, United Kingdom
Offering a garden and garden view, Howe Holiday homes is set in Stromness, 5.4 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 6.2 km from Maeshowe. This beachfront property offers access to free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Number of rooms: 4
Roadside Howe Road, Stromness, Stromness, KW16 3JU, United Kingdom
Providing accommodation with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, Asgard B&B is located 8.1 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 8.9 km from Maeshowe.
Number of rooms: 4
Asgard, Cairston Road Stromness Cairston Road, Stromness, KW15 3JS, United Kingdom
Algarth, Stromness, Orkney. Is set in Stromness, 8.6 km from Ness of Brogdar, 12 km from Skara Brae, and 41 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. With free private parking, the property is 8.1 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 8.
Algarth, Stromness, KW16 3ER, United Kingdom
Holland House is a student accommodation offering long term stays, set in London and is located 0.9 miles from Buckingham Palace.The property features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi is offered to guests.
Number of rooms: 69
53 Eccleston Square, Westminster Borough, London, SW1V 1PG, United Kingdom
Offering a garden and garden view, Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney. Is located in Orkney, 7.8 km from Ness of Brogdar and 8.1 km from Skara Brae. With free private parking, the property is 7.3 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 8.1 km from Maeshowe.
Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3HU, United Kingdom
Situated in Stromness, 2 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Standing Stones Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 2.4 km of Maeshowe.
Number of rooms: 17
Stenness Stromness, Stromness, KW16 3JX, United Kingdom
«Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast» is located in Stromness. This hotel is located minutes away from the city center.
Number of rooms: 6
Lindisfarne, Stromness, KW16 3EX
A great hotel to have a nice rest before long walks around the city. Hotel «Standing Stones Hotel» is located in Stenness.
Number of rooms: 17
Stenness, Stenness, KW16 3JX
If you want to feel like you’re at home no matter where you are, choose this — apartment «Lindisfarne Self Catering» is located in Stromness. This apartment is located 2 km from the city center.
Lindisfarne, Stromness, Orkney, Navershaw, KW16 3EX, United Kingdom, Stromness, KW16 3EX
