New Breckan Self Catering Cottage

24/08/2024

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14/08/2024

Excavation in all buildings is coming to a close and the focus is firmly on tying up loose ends.

14/08/2024

Final few days of this amazing archaeological dig!

01/08/2024

Even the most jaded digger was left slack-jawed this morning when a tiny clay object reignited the sense of awe and wonder that comes with a truly spectacular find.

05/07/2024

Another busy day, with special visitors, finds and conundrums in, you’ve guessed it, Structure Twelve.

21/06/2024

17/06/2024

With just days to go before we’re back on site, we look at plans for the 2024 season.

10/06/2024

As final preparations for the 2024 season continue, here are some updated schematic diagrams of the three main tranches.

10/06/2024

Certainly worth a visit !
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13/05/2024

Skara Brae

13/05/2024

STL OR00372F
Vacant
6th to 11th July 6 days £330
17th to 24th August 1 week £380
1st to 13th September £380 per week or £55 per night (minimum 4 nights)
www.newbreckan.co.uk

29/04/2024

The view into a Neolithic home 😍 Are you planning a visit to this special site in 2024?
📍 Skara Brae, Orkney
📸 by instagram.com/travellingscotland

22/04/2024

Availability in August and September
www.newbreckan.co.uk

🌿 New Breckan in Orkney offers affordable self-catering accommodation amidst the rich tapestry of archaeological wonders that await just a few miles away. 🏰

Cast your line into free trout fishing lochs nearby, or venture to renowned sites like Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Ness of Brodgar, and Maeshowe, each steeped in history and mystery. 🎣 Uncover the secrets of Orkney's past and immerse yourself in its ancient allure. 💫

Nature enthusiasts will delight in exploring RSPB Bird Reserves and free fishing lochs, where the vibrant wildlife of Orkney awaits. 🦢🌼

New Breckan, Harray, Orkney
🛏️ Sleeps 1-2
https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/orkney/7721

New Breckan Self Catering Cottage

20/04/2024

A list of twelve brilliant historical places and fascinating archaeological sites to visit across the Orkney islands in Scotland.

18/04/2024

03/04/2024

Availability over summer months
6th to 12th July - 6 nights £330
17th August to 14th September £380 per week.

Experience the tranquillity of New Breckan, offering cosy self-catering accommodation for two at an unbeatable weekly rate! 🏡✨

Nestled amidst the rich history of Orkney, the cottage is ideally situated for exploring world-famous archaeological sites like Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Ness of Brodgar, and Maeshowe, just a stone's throw away. ⛏️

Nature lovers will delight in the nearby free fishing lochs and RSPB Bird Reserves, showcasing Orkney's diverse wildlife in all its splendour. 🎣🦅

Discover the quaint village of Dounby, just 3 miles north, where you'll find everything you need from restaurants to craft shops. 🛍️

New Breckan, Harray, Orkney
🛏️ Sleeps 1-2
https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/orkney/7721

New Breckan Self Catering Cottage

15/03/2024

Availability 6 days 6th - 12th July £330
Availability from 17th August to 14th September £380 per week.
Www.newbreckan.co.uk

05/03/2024

Scapa Flow Museum, Lyness is a must visit when you are in Orkney!
Vacant dates
6 days 6th to 12th July
Week. 17th to 24th August
Week. 24th to 31st August
6 days from 31st August

27/02/2024

Harray Potter

24/02/2024

Three Orkney awards! Ness collects Archaeologist of the Year and Research Project of the Year titles at Current Archaeology Awards, and Swandro, Rousay, named Rescue Project of the Year.

20/02/2024

To celebrate and coincide with the final season of excavation, the Ness of Brodgar is the subject of a major new exhibition at the Orkney Museum this summer.

07/02/2024

In a change to previous plans, we will be hosting two open days this summer – Sunday, July 14, and Sunday, August 4 – on site and at the Stenness school.

07/02/2024

01/01/2024

Festive Greetings from Sandra, New Breckan Self Catering.
A few weeks still available for 2024 season.
www.newbreckan.co.uk
Photo courtesy of Colin Nicol Landscapes Photography

01/11/2023

This lovely programme can be seen BBC 1 Sunday morning at 10.30am or on I player. Worth watching!

Ben Fogle travels across Scotland’s remotest islands to discover their spiritual legacy.