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Brough of Birsay
Birsay, Scotland
Tidal island with Pictish and Norse ruins, reached by a causeway at low tide.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Brough of Birsay is a small island connected to the mainland by a causeway that is covered at high tide. There are Norse buildings and a Pictish settlement, and you can see puffins and seals. Check tide tables first.
Good to know
- Tide times are essential
- Only cross within safe window
- Wear footwear that can get wet
- Best time
- Low tide, daytime
- Getting there
- Car park at Point of Buckquoy, causeway walk
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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