Unstan Chambered Cairn

Worth the look

A small cairn with parking (Orkney does this well compared to other areas of Scotland) which is a bit easier to walk (bend) into. The split chambers is different so why this cairn is worth stopping a...

A very accessible chambered Cairns to visit in a scenic setting without the crowds.

This is a very accessible chambered Cairns to visit if you are relying on travelling by local bus (Bus X1). The bus stop is on the main road opposite the road leading to the cairn. There is a signpost...

Don’t drive by!

We noticed the sign on the side of the road and almost drove by. We turned around and went to look. Like everything else we’ve visited here, the cairn was in excellent condition and well maintained. ...

History and Culture

Maes Howe is great but head off the main tourist track and visit Unstan it gives you a much more personal experience of visiting such places. Skylights give natural light throughout, so don't need tor...

Go off the tourist track!

Near Maes Howe - not as big but not as commercial and free! One of the delights of Orkney with a wee sign post off the main road leading to a lovely gem to visit. Got skylights so don't need a torch