Bay of Skaill

Bay of Skaill

The Bay of Skaill is a small bay on the west coast of the Orkney Mainland, Scotland. It is the location of the famous Neolithic settlement, Skara Brae, and a large residence, Skaill House, the property of the laird on whose estate Skara Brae was discovered. Skaill House has connections with Captain James Cook.

In March 1858, a boy named David Linklater was digging at Muckle Brae, near the Sandwick parish church, when he came across a few pieces of silver lying in the earth. Astounded by the find, Linklater was soon joined by a number of folk. Together they unearthed over one hundred items. This hoard is the largest Viking treasure trove found so far in Scotland. [ [http://treasurehunting.tv/?p=29 The Skaill Viking Hoard Article] ]

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