A brisk climb up a steep hill from a small off-road car park. As others have commented, take your own torch, and be prepared to crawl in on your knees! A mini Maeshowe, but you can touch whatever you like and stay as long as...More

There is no custodian. The torch in the box is often flat so take your own. I also recommend knee pads and gloves as you have to crawl in to get access. However, this is one of Orkney's least visited Neolithic chambered cairns and once...More

I climbed to the top of this hill in the late afternoon and had an amazing view of Orkney. No one else was there so I had the place to myself. I didn't go inside because the pathway into the cairn was covered with water...More

This archaeological site is a greater site to visit if you are in the area. If you enjoy walking then it's a brilliant site to head for. There are interesting information boards and amazing views.

This cairn is free to enter - there is a small information board outside and an honesty box containing a torch if you need it. You do have to crawl in hands and knees to get through the entrance tunnel, but it is definitely worth...More

This was quite a climb but well worth it, the entrance passage was very low even tighter than the tomb of eagles. Although not large like Maeshow the roof was original and we had the whole place to ourselves. I couldn’t bring myself to crawl...More

You can pay to go inside Maes Howe but Cuween may be less spectacular but here you are by yourself and you get much more of the atmosphere of the place for that. After your visit go to the top of the hill for the...More