BROUGH OF BIRSAY - ORKNEY
Brough of Birsay, Orkney
Discover **Brough of Birsay** in Orkney, a fascinating tidal island steeped in history and natural beauty!
Time it Right or Be Trapped...
🌊 **Accessibility**: Only accessible at two hours each side of **low tide** via a concrete causeway that emerges from the sea. Timing is everything, so plan ahead to catch this stunning island when the sea pulls back. And plan enough time for your return!
**Step into history**: Walk among **Pictish and Norse** remains – think brooches, pins, and even ruins of houses, barns, and a **Norse monastery**!
**Lighthouse views**: The **Brough of Birsay Lighthouse** stands on this tidal island, marking the northeast tip of the Orkney mainland.
**Be prepared**: Brough of Birsay is open to the elements, so dress for the weather!
Even if the tide is in and you can’t cross to the island, don’t worry! A footpath from the car park offers **breathtaking views of the lighthouse**, the bay, and even an **old boathouse** tucked into the cliffside.
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