Knap Of Howar

Sitting on Scotland’s Orkney Islands, the Knap of Howar stands as the oldest farmstead made of stone in Northern Europe. Occupied over 5,000 years ago, this ancient ruin is composed of two houses with a low-level doorway and stone cupboards. It’s believed that this modest farmstead belonged to a Neolithic farmer who kept livestock (like cattle and pigs) and cultivated crops like wheat or barley. Additionally, the site also overlooks the ocean, providing gorgeous coastal views of the unique location of Scotland’s Orkney Islands.

Location: Papay Westray, Orkney Islands, Scotland