Skara Brae visitor numbers

Skara Brae saw a one per cent rise in visitor numbers over the 2011/2012 season, making it Historic Scotland’s fourth most visited site.

The World Heritage Site welcomed 68,852 visitors during the period, which saw a seven per cent overall rise in people visiting paid-for historic attractions across Scotland.

Historic Scotland said that both domestic and overseas visitors continue to view Skara Brae as a key part of their itinerary, giving them an opportunity to sample Orkney’s history first hand and gain a memorable experience during their holiday.