Broch of Mousa
A remarkably well-preserved Iron Age tower, considered the best example in Scotland and one of the best in the world.

šŸ“œ A mysterious round stone tower on the island of Mousa in northern Scotland.
šŸ” Dating back to the Iron Age, it is some 2,000 years old and is the tallest of all remaining brochs, standing 13m tall.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore Europe's best-preserved prehistoric structure
šŸŒŠ Climb winding stairs for commanding views of land and sea
šŸ¦ Visit a bird sanctuary, home to storm petrels
šŸ“– Discover a site featured in Norse Sagas

Tips

šŸ¦‰ Visit in summer at dusk to see storm petrels roosting in the walls.

šŸ’° Cost

Free to visit.

šŸ•’ Hours

Open 1 April to 29 September.

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