• For example, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness were allegedly known as the Temple of the Sun and Moon respectively.[15]...
  • Most of the well known sites are on Mainland. Maishowe, The Standing Stones of Steness and the Ring of Brodgar are fairly close together.
  • The reasons that Neolithic people built the Ring of Brodgar have been lost to time, but nearby excavations indicate that it was an important ceremonial site.
  • The Ring of Brodgar is on Mainland, the principal island of Orkney, an archipelago which lies off the north coast of Caithness, in Scotland.
  • Ring of Brodgar: (Henge-Circle). The largest stone circle in Scotland and one of the finest in Britain. The ambience of this circle is unique amongst stone circles.
  • Quick facts for kids Ring of Brodgar. ... The Ring of Brodgar is a Neolithic henge and stone circle on Mainland, the largest island in Orkney, Scotland.
  • Next, visit the Ring of Brodgar, an impressive stone circle set amidst the stunning Orkney landscape. ... A remarkable highlight of your journey: The Ring of Brodgar.
  • Theories abound regarding the Ring of Brodgar, with interpretations of its purpose ranging from an astronomical calendar to a symbol of political power.
  • The ancient Ring of Brodgar is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site which focuses on various neolithic sites on the Mainland of Orkney.