Brough of Birsay

Reach this very special tidal island by causeway to explore Pictish, Norse and medieval remains. Brooches, rings and dress pins found on the Brough of Birsay suggest that it was a Pictish power centre.

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Brough of Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX, UK

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