Archaeologists exploring on Orkney, the far-flung archipelago of the north east coast of Scotland, have discovered a settlement that they believe to be older than the world renowned Skara Brae ...
A few miles from Kirkwall, on the mainland of Orkney, the recent discovery of a large prehistoric quernstone has provided new evidence for the presence of an Early Neolithic settlement at the site.
Fragment from a 'saddle' type quernstone made from granite. One dish-shaped working surface is worn smooth, the other sides are all irregular.