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Map of Brodgar

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59.003244,-3.229922
  • Grid ref: HY294135
  • Lat/long: 59.003244,-3.229922
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StonechatRing of Brodgar in springCurlew profile
Ring of Brodgar, OrkneyGreat yellow bumblebeePeople walking at Ring of Brodgar
Twite, RSPB Balranald nature reserve, North UistLichens on Ring of BrodgarMale and female wigeon swimming
Ring of Brodgar in winterFemale hen harrier flying lowWinter-plumaged Slavonian grebe with fish
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Mike Edwards
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Tom Marshall
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Pieter Sipkes
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by Steve Round

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Take a walk around the circular paths and visit the Ring of Brodgar
  2. Take time to scan the lochs of Stenness and Harray with binoculars
  3. Enjoy the sounds of spring birdsong

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Take an atmospheric evening walk
  2. Join a guided walk with RSPB or Historic Scotland wardens
  3. Look out for the great yellow bumblebee on the many wildflowers in bloom

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Take a walk around the circular paths and visit the Ring of Brodgar
  2. Scan the neighbouring lochs for ducks and swans
  3. Look out for finches, skylarks and buntings in the crops

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Take a walk around the circular paths and visit the Ring of Brodgar
  2. The lochs of Stenness and Harray are full of wildfowl in the winter; a stop and scan on a still day will reward you with views of winter-plumaged Slavonian grebes
  3. Look out for finches, skylarks and buntings in the crops

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