History

Maeshowe

Stenness, Scotland

Neolithic chambered cairn with Viking runes carved by raiders.

Price
Tour ticket
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
60 min
Maeshowe
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Maeshowe is a perfectly aligned passage tomb. Guided tours start at the Stenness visitor centre. Inside, Norse visitors carved runes in the stone centuries later. The tour is the draw.

Good to know

  • Tours start at the Stenness visitor centre
  • Book in advance
Best time
Booked tour slot
Getting there
Visitor centre at Stenness
Vehicles
Campervans fine

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