Skara Brae Timeline

Neolithic site of Barnhouse Settlement occupied.

Neolithic village of Skara Brae inhabited.

Neolithic Village of Skara Brae inhabited, stone walls built.

The Neolithic chambered cairn known as Maeshowe constructed and in use.

Barnhouse Settlement abandoned and partially destroyed by inhabitants.

Village of Skara Brae is abandoned for unknown reasons.

Buried Neolithic Age village of Skara Brae uncovered by storm.

Skara Brae site is plundered by unknown parties.

Skara Brae is placed under guardianship of H.M. Commissioners of Works.

A storm damages the exposed village of Skara Brae and destroys one house.

Professional excavation and preservation efforts begin at Skara Brae under V. G. Childe and J.W. Paterson.

Skara Brae declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.