Knap of Howar is a Neolithic Farmstead. Older than Skara Brea by at least 1000 years. The Neolithic site of Knap of Howar (which means “mound of mounds”) consists of two stone built structures, side by side, linked by a passage. It was first excavated in 1929. In places the walls were preserved to full …read more
The Heritage Centre is a “must see” starting point for anyone interested in Westray’s past. Situated in the centre of Pierowall village The Heritage Centre is a Visit Scotland 4 Star Visitor Attraction. Inside there is an an annual display plus permanent exhibition panels on walls, and a simulated geo with model seabirds and authentic …read more
The Westray Wife (also known as the Orkney Venus) is a small Neolithic figurine, 4 cm in height, carved from sandstone that was discovered during an Historic Scotland dig at the Links of Noltland in the summer of 2009. It was the first Neolithic carving of a human form to have been found in Scotland, …read more
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