Discover
TOMB OF THE OTTERS
Found in September 2010, this tomb is quarried out of solid bedrock and is the only tomb of its kind in Orkney. Evidence of Otter activity and Otter bones within the tomb gave rise to it being named 'Tomb of the Otters'.
WE ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND HAVE NO PLAN TO OPEN 2025
WE
WHY VISIT?
Tomb of the Otters is a unique burial site still full of human remains as only one chamber and the central passageway has been excavated. Five chambers remain unexcavated possibly holding up to 10,000 human bones. We provide a guided tour which includes going into the Tomb. There is a Visitors Centre where the tour commences revealing the story and also artefacts.
Come and discover it yourself.
GETTING HERE
The Tomb is located at the most Southern Tip of Orkney looking across the Pentland Firth.
