Broch of Gurness

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On an exposed headland at Aikerness, a short walk from the straggling village of Evie, you'll find the Broch of Gurness. Built around 100 BC, it's the best-preserved example of a fortified stone tower in Orkney. Surrounding it are the shells of houses, discernable by the hearths in the centre of each. The wee visitor centre helps unravel its mysteries.