Skaill House

Orkney Islands, Scotland

Mansion on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

Opening 1 April – 30 September: 10:00am to 18:00pm (last entry 17:30); 1 October – 31 October: 10:00 to 16:00pm (last entry 15:45); open 7 days a week.

Price Entry to Skaill House (Apr–Oct) is via a joint ticket with Skara Brae; booking is required, and online booking in advance is recommended for the best price and to guarantee entry. Specific prices are not listed.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Skaill House is Orkney's finest 17th-century mansion, overlooking the Bay of Skaill and standing beside the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae. Following careful restoration, the house is open to the public and is accredited by VisitScotland as a four-star visitor attraction. Entry is via a joint ticket with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skara Brae, with tours beginning at the Skara Brae Visitor Centre.

When to go

Opening calendar

1 April – 30 September: 10:00am to 18:00pm (last entry 17:30); 1 October – 31 October: 10:00 to 16:00pm (last entry 15:45); open 7 days a week.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Entry to Skaill House (Apr–Oct) is via a joint ticket with Skara Brae; booking is required, and online booking in advance is recommended for the best price and to guarantee entry. Specific prices are not listed.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Gift shopLawned, sunken and terraced gardensWalled kitchen garden18th Century dovecotSelf-catering holiday apartments (Langskaill and Peerieskaill)

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Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

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