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- The Broch of Gurness is an Iron Age broch village on the northeast coast of Mainland Orkney in Scotland overlooking Eynhallow Sound, about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall.
- The Broch of Gurness is a once mighty Iron Age settlement in Orkney's west mainland, with a small village arranged around a central, massive broch tower.
- Architectural Highlights. The Broch of Gurness is a prime example of a broch, a type of complex, round, stone tower house found only in Scotland.
- There is debate about whether the imposing Broch of Gurness was a status symbol or a last defensive resort for the villagers.
- This is a wonderful prehistoric village at the Broch of Gurness. ... How long would you recommend planning to spend at the Broch of Gurness?
- Availability Search for Broch of Gurness. Check-in. ... Gurness Broch was probably the residence of the principal family of the community.
- Learn a little of the history of the Broch of Gurness, and find out what to see and do at the Iron Age complex, an icon of Orkney’s archaeological heritage.
- The broch of gurness an iron age complex is one of the most outstanding examples of a later prehistoric settlements to survive in scotland.
- The Broch of Gurness on Mainland Orkney is one of the finest examples of a broch, an iron-age building unique to Scotland.
- Nearest Holiday Cottages to Gurness: Nearby accommodation is calculated 'as the crow flies' from Broch of Gurness.
