Minehowe is truly one of the gems in Orkney’s archaeological crown. This is a very strange place and, whatever else you do, don’t miss it when you’re on Orkney.
The site was first discovered in 1946 but was quickly closed off to stop farm stock falling into it. Unfortunately, the ‘many stone tools’ discovered have disappeared along with any skeletal remains. It would be nice to think that these might turn up at some stage so that the site could be put into a firmer context.