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Orkney is full of archaeological wonders, showcasing more than 5000 years of history in these islands. Our UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, features some of our most famous finds, including Skara Brae and Maeshowe. Experience it all for yourself with our special World Heritage Orkney itinerary ➡️ bit.ly/WorldHeritageOrkney | orkney.com

Orkney's Skara Brae is Europe's best-preserved Neolithic village. A ferocious storm revealed a 5,000-year-old community of stone houses replete with luxuries and necessities. As Simon Schama says, “they were built by people who had culture, who had style.”⁣ ⁣ It's the perfect site for Beginnings, the first episode in Simon Schama's A History of Britain. Available on #BBCiPlayer now, Simon Schama looks back at his epic and now classic series, telling us about his memories of filming and about his