Midhowe Broch on a promontory on Rousay Island, overlooking rough waters in Eynhallow Sound and Orkney Mainland, in Scotland;a deep geo is on the left

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Dramatic location for the broch, and easily defensible, as deep geos are on either side, and the tidal change in Eynhallow Sound creates a race with standing waves that would be treacherous to sail through.

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Size: 5893px × 3929px
Location: Rousay Island, Orkney, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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