Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Maeshowe Visitor Centre
Maeshowe Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Maeshowe Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maeshowe Visitor Centre is located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as the gateway to Maeshowe, a notable Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave, recognised for its archaeological significance. The site is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting the rich history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9866, -3.2084
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/521608560 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maeshowe Visitor Centre?
- Maeshowe Visitor Centre is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JY).
- Is Maeshowe Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Maeshowe Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maeshowe Visitor Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.