- The Orkney Isles
- Indoor
- All Ages
- Museums and Art Galleries
Attraction Information
Fossils and rocks from Orkney and beyond, housed in 19th century farm buildings including fossils of strange and now-extinct fish which lived in Lake Orcadie 385 million years ago, illustrations which bring to life the fish and the world they inhabited, a timeline to convey the immense timescale in which planets are born, rocks and fossils form, whole continents move and an exploration of Orkney geology, the rocks of Orkney and how the landscape we see today was formed.
In the New Earth Gallery, there is also a dinosaur display with a small selection of fossils and facts about these amazing beasts and check out the glow room which uses UV light to display fluorescent rocks in colours not visible to the naked eye.
There is also a cafe and gift shop at the Fossil and Heritage Centre.
Opening hours
April - September Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Pricing
Adults: £4.50 Concessions: £3.50 Under 5s go free!
Travel & Contact Information
Address
Burray, The Orkney Isles, The Highlands, KW17 2SX, Scotland
Phone number
01856 731255
Map
Website
Click here to visit Fossil and Heritage Centre's website.FAQ & Additional Information
Fossil and Heritage Centre has not told us about their parking.
Yes, there are toilets and accessible toilets.
No, there are no baby changing facilities.
Fossil and Heritage Centre has not told us if you can bring a picnic.
Fossil and Heritage Centre has not told us about their dining options.
Yes, Fossil and Heritage Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
Fossil and Heritage Centre has not told us if they are fully pushchair friendly.
Fossil and Heritage Centre has not told us if they are dog friendly.