Unstan Chambered Cairn

Don’t drive by!

We noticed the sign on the side of the road and almost drove by. We turned around and went to look. Like everything else we’ve visited here, the cairn was in excellent condition and well maintained. ...

History and Culture

Maes Howe is great but head off the main tourist track and visit Unstan it gives you a much more personal experience of visiting such places. Skylights give natural light throughout, so don't need tor...

Go off the tourist track!

Near Maes Howe - not as big but not as commercial and free! One of the delights of Orkney with a wee sign post off the main road leading to a lovely gem to visit. Got skylights so don't need a torch

Chambered cairn

If you can't get a ticket for Maeshowe, this nearby chambered Cairn is a great alternative. Situated at the end of a narrow track that looks like it is going to a private house, with very limited park...

Avoid the crowds. Convenient but often overlooked

Other people not present so it was moody and tranquil. Pictures of me in the entrance suggest I am either big or very near (apologies to Father Ted). A small site with natural light making a torch ...