Neolithic Orkney (Part 3 - Villages and massive stone circles)

Just outside of the town of Stromness in Orkney sits a piece of land around two lochs - the loch of Stenness and the Loch of Harray. This piece of land is probably one best collections of neolithic sites until you reach Turkey. I've already discussed the amazing Maeshowe and the chambered cairn at Unstan but there are other sites here and all warrant a viewing. Prior to my schedule booking I had some time to spend in the area around Maeshowe and Stromness. I'd started off with considerably more recent history, exploring a WWII gunnery battery but eventually the rain stopped and I fancied doing the 5000 year old stuff. First up was the Watchstone. I parked up at the Stones of Stenness for anyone that wants to try to also explore this area. Then set off on foot a short way down the road to the Watchstone (there are other standing stones here, but this was the only singular one I did). Standing some 16ft high, its worth a short walk to and usually not swamped with the annoying tourists…