Greenhill Broch, South Walls, Orkney

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Greenhill Broch, South Walls, Orkney is a broch in Orkney Islands. It is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide charts in the county. Other brochs nearby include Green Hill of Hestiegeo and The Skeo, Brims, Hoy.

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