It's a freshwater loch where the people of Skara Brae could have caught trout and eels. Most Neolithic people built houses with wooden frames. But on the Orkney Islands, there aren't many trees.

Nestled in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, Skara Brae is a prehistoric village that has intrigued archaeologists and historians for generations. Built over ... The layout of the houses ...

The layout of Skara Brae, whilst being very much geared towards a community settlement, makes this type of privacy possible. Opposite the doors, large, stone dressers are still intact, where ...