The 
Bay of Skaill is a small bay on the west coast of the 
Orkney Mainland. It is the location of the famous 
Neolithic settlement, 
Skara Brae, and a large residence, Skaill House, the property of the laird on whose estate Skara Brae was discovered.  Skaill House has connections with Captain 
James Cook.
 
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