HISTORIC SCOTLAND http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Historic Scotland is the government body which cares for many of Scotland's most treasured historic locations, and, in particular, the Neolithic sites on the Orkney Isles which we focus on in this section. Use the search engine to find the place you want to visit and you'll find all sorts of practical information to aid and enhance your experience there.
ORKNEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUSThttp://www.oat.org.uk
Another Orkney site, this one is run by the Orkney Archaeological Trust. It contains features on all the main historical sites on the islands, including some interesting journals on recent digs and further information on how you can help to preserve the Orkney’s history.
THE SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTREhttp://www.crannog.co.uk
Information on the Scottish Crannog Centre at Loch Tay. This site provides a helpful introduction to Crannogs with pictures and history. If you can’t visit the centre in person you can download a fantastic virtual reality tour of a crannog to better understand the life of an Iron Age crannog dweller. Educational groups will find this site particularly useful.
STONE PAGEShttp://www.stonepages.com
Covering ancient monuments and structures all over Scotland, this website maps out a variety of archaeological finds and illustrates them with good-quality photographs and Quicktime Virtual Reality panoramas. You can take a virtual tour around most of the main neolithic structures in Scotland. There’s also a full evaluation of the ambience, access and a general impression of each place which will prove invaluable for the prospective visitor. So, the Ring of Brogar, The Stones of Stenness and Skara Brae are only a click away - virtually.
ORKNEY JARhttp://www.orkneyjar.com
This excellently presented site is easy to use and reflects Orkney’s rich history well. Use the quick search facility on the home page to be transported to vast stores of information on standing stones, burial chambers, tombs, settlements and dwellings, including the famous Skara Brae.
MEGALITHAhttp://www.anima.demon.co.uk
If you’re interested in megalithic places, UK-wide, you should find what you’re looking for here, and, if you’re unsure of any location, there’s an easy-to-use search facility. As well as pictures and historical facts, it also contains a useful guide to the walking conditions and possible hazards at each historical setting.
All the sites listed are checked regularly. However, the constantly-changing nature of the Internet means some sites may alter after we have visited them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Web sites.
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