# Tomb of the Eagles

> Tomb of The Eagles, Orkney The Tomb of the Eagles, or Isbister Chambered Cairn, 5000 year old stone age tomb, South Ronaldsay, Orkney

Tomb of this Eagles is another name for the Isbister Chambered Cairn which is a Stone Age tomb situated at the cliff top. Many human bones as well as bird bones, particularly of White Tailed Eagles -hence the name! The passageway into the Tomb is 70 cm wide and 85 cm high. The quickest option is to crawl along the 3 metre entrance but the most entertaining and memorable way is the use of a trolley! Once inside, the roof is 3 metres high with skylights supplying ample light. The tomb is approximately 1 mile along a well-marked path from the Visitors Centre. En route there is a Bronze Age building and burnt mound to visit. The return route along the cliff top offers beautiful scenery and wildflower trail. At the Visitor centre you will discover a unique hands-on experience where you can see and handle some of the original artefacts found at the sites and enjoy talks given by the guides. Plus, there is a shop offering many Orcadian crafts, hot/cold drinks, confectionery and Orkney ice-cream.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland
- Area guide: [Orkney Islands](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/orkney-islands)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk, or call +441856831339
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SOgQiPyR53Th/tomb-of-the-eagles

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family
- Groups
- Backpackers
- Children or Kids (3-10)
- Couples
- Retired
- Solo
- Students
- Teens (13+)
- Tweens (11-13)

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## Nearby things to do

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- [Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-R7xumYfBn0EG/scapa-flow-visitor-centre-and-museum)
- [The Orkney Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mYjIQryHI6jI/the-orkney-museum)
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All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SOgQiPyR53Th/tomb-of-the-eagles/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Tomb of the Eagles?

Tomb of the Eagles is in Orkney, Orkney Islands.

### What activities does Tomb of the Eagles offer?

Tomb of the Eagles lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What is there to do near Tomb of the Eagles?

Experiences listed near Tomb of the Eagles on HolidayFox include Orkan Adventures, Fossil and Heritage Centre, Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum, The Orkney Museum and Pickaquoy Centre.

### How do I book Tomb of the Eagles?

Tomb of the Eagles doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk, or call +441856831339.


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