The Tomb of the Eagles, or Isbister Chambered Cairn, is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on a cliff edge at Isbister on South Ronaldsay in Orkney, Scotland. The site was discovered by Ronald Simison, a farmer, when digging flagstones in 1958; he conducted a limited excavation and removed some bones and skulls at that time but filled in the ...

Perched above the dramatic South Ronaldsay cliffs, the Isbister Chambered Cairn - better known today as the 'Tomb of the Eagles' - is one of Orkney's top archaeological sites. Discovered by chance by local farmer Ronnie Simison in the 1950s, the Stone Age tomb revealed an amazing collection of bones and artefacts, placed here some 5,000 years ago.

May 12, 2021 · Now, the future of Neolithic burial site The Tomb of the Eagles at Isbister, South Ronaldsay, is in doubt after the family who run the visitor centre announced it would close permanently due...

Unique among archaeological sites in Orkney, visitors can actually handle some of the 5,000 year old artefacts found in the tomb.

The Tomb of the Eagles, also known as the Isbister Chambered Cairn, is one of the finest archaeological sites in Scotland. Located on the Orkney Isles , the Tomb of the Eagles takes you back 5,000 years to the Bronze Age and offers an incredible look into a time long past.

Jul 14, 2015 · This neolithic stone burial chamber is known as the Tomb of the Eagles thanks to the bones of hundreds of sea birds found on the spot.

The Tomb of the Eagles, also known as Isbister Chambered Cairn, is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of South Ronaldsay in Orkney, Scotland. Discovered in 1958 by local farmer Ronnie Simison, the site dates back to around 3000 BC.

Mar 8, 2025 · Isbister: Tomb Of The Eagles submitted by wildtalents : There's a protective concrete cap over the chambers of the Tomb Of The Eagles. It doesn't detract from this very worthwhile site... and what a spectacular walk to get there!

Perched above the dramatic South Ronaldsay cliffs, the Isbister Chambered Cairn - better known today as the ‘Tomb of the Eagles’ - is one of Orkney’s top archaeological sites. Discovered by chance by local farmer Ronnie Simison in the 1950s, the Stone Age tomb revealed an amazing collection of bones and artefacts, placed here some 5,000 ...

Isbister, more popularly known as the Tomb of the Eagles (after the remains of white-tailed eagles found within), is perched above a sheer cliff on the island of South Ronaldsay. The entrance faces the sea: a breathtaking aspect, especially on a stormy day.