The United Kingdom comprises Great Britain, Northern Ireland and other islands
A first guide to the United Kingdom: its territorial composition, London as its capital, and useful starting points for language and currency.
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Explore the place →Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered tomb whose interior is visited only on a guided tour. The visit involves a shuttle from the visitor centre, a walk to the mound and passage through a low, narrow entrance.
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The Ring of Brodgar is one of the ceremonial circles in Orkney’s Neolithic landscape. Its relationship to the lochs, embankments, paths and other remains in the surrounding area is an important part of visiting the site.
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Skara Brae preserves Neolithic homes and stone furniture beside the coast at Sandwick. Its interiors offer insight into domestic life, while managed routes and the visitor centre explain why the settlement calls for a careful visit.
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The Standing Stones of Stenness form part of a Neolithic landscape in which the circles, lochs, embankments and paths are understood in relation to one another. Following marked paths helps visitors appreciate the setting while protecting its remains.
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