Bay of Skaill
The Bay of Skaill (from
Orkney Mainland, Scotland
.
Visitor attractions
Bay of Skaill is the location of the famous Neolithic settlement, Skara Brae, and a large residence, Skaill House, the property of the laird on whose estate Skara Brae was discovered. Skaill House has connections with Captain James Cook.
Skaill Viking hoard
In March 1858, a boy named David Linklater was digging at Muckle Brae, near the
Viking treasure trove found so far in Scotland.[1]
References
- ^ "The Skaill Viking Hoard Article". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 12 May 2007.
59°3′12″N 3°20′14″W / 59.05333°N 3.33722°W
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