In 1999 Skara Brae (along with other Orkney sites Maes Howe and the Ring of Brodgar) were designated as a World Heritage site.

This rich past came alive in the Smithsonian Channel's documentary Aerial Britain: Scotland, which highlighted Orkney's ancient marvels. Among them is Skara Brae, a remarkably preserved settlement ...

Cast far to Britain's north, the discovery dates back a staggering 5,000 years and offers vital clues about the island's ancient people.

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An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night. Marcus Cordock and Rosemary Moon share the best of Orkney's food, drink and crafts.

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The right drone for your experience level should be safe and straightforward to fly, equipped with useful in-flight features, and capable of producing clear aerial images. Based on our in-depth ...

Footage taken by the California Army National Guard from a helicopter shows whole neighbourhoods in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu completely flattened.

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