Stackrue broch and chapel

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Stackrue broch and chapel is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide maps in Orkney Islands. It sits inside Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area. For more of the same, Burrian broch (west shore) and Loch of Clumly are close by.

Full name: Stackrue, broch and chapel 350m W of Lyking, Wasbister

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