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Maeshowe (or Maes Howe) is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. The monuments around Maeshowe, including Skara Brae, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is limited to Orkney.
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Maeshowe Webcam

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Broadcast times for this season - 7th December 2009 to 5th Feb 2010 only

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A day around Maeshowe



Latitude:  58°59'45.91"N,  Longitude:  3°11'19.36"W

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From June 1, to August 31, Historic Scotland  will provide daily tours of the  Maeshowe chambered cairn.

Call 01856 761606 or visit the  Tormiston Mill, Maeshowes visitor centre to pre-pay and booked in advance.
Cost: adults £5.20, children £2.60,  concessions £4.20.
The tours start at  6pm, 7pm and 8pm.

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Sunset at Maeshowe, December 20th, 2007 (winter solstice)



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Historic Scotland is celebrating this years winter solstice at Maeshowe with a special ticket offer from December 11, to January 11, 2008.
The ticket will allow you to visit Maeshowe for three times during the allotted period.
Prices are £10 for an adult ticket, £7.50 concessions and £5.00 for children.

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Latitude: 58.995950N Longitude: 3.188673W

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