Brinyan

(Brinian)
Orkney

A settlement at the southeast end of the Orkney Island of Rousay, Brinyan (Brinian) is the island's chief landing place. To the north Blotchnie Fiold rises to 250m (821 feet) and to the west are found numerous prehistoric sites including the Knowe of Yarso cairn, Midhowe broch and chambered tomb and Taversoe Tuick chambered tomb.


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