Unstan Chambered Cairn
A Neolithic chambered tomb on the shore of Loch of Stenness, where you can crawl inside the burial chamber freely. Its pottery gave the name “Unstan Ware.”
Unstan Chambered Cairn lies on the south shore of Loch of Stenness. Its chamber is divided into several compartments by standing stones, and the roof is a modern reconstruction. You enter through a low opening, so bringing a torch is a good idea. Round-based decorated pottery excavated here gave its name to “Unstan ware.” Visiting is free. It sits right beside the A965 road between Kirkwall and Stromness, and it is an old tomb you can explore without a booking, unlike Maeshowe.
Opening hours
Open all day; free admission
Nearby sights
- Ring of Brodgar
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Barnhouse Settlement
- Pier Arts Centre
- Stromness
- Stromness Museum
- Maeshowe
- Skaill House