Explore Maeshowe
Historic Environment Scotland Education
Discover Maeshowe, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.
- Downloads
- 1.9K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 13
- 2026 · v1.5.3
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About Explore Maeshowe
Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.
Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring:
• an animated virtual tour
• a photographic slideshow of the site
• an interactive 3D model of the tomb’s interior and exterior
• more about Maeshowe and how to visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
ABOUT MAESHOWE
Maeshowe is one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built over 5,000 years ago. It is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland.
This app was developed by the Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV) LLP. Historic Environment Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art School of Simulation and Visualisation formed CDDV in 2010.
FEEDBACK WELCOME
We are always looking for feedback so please send any ideas on how we can improve the app to [email protected]. Want to show how much you love Maeshowe in 3D? Rate us in Google Play.
Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring:
• an animated virtual tour
• a photographic slideshow of the site
• an interactive 3D model of the tomb’s interior and exterior
• more about Maeshowe and how to visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
ABOUT MAESHOWE
Maeshowe is one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built over 5,000 years ago. It is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland.
This app was developed by the Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV) LLP. Historic Environment Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art School of Simulation and Visualisation formed CDDV in 2010.
FEEDBACK WELCOME
We are always looking for feedback so please send any ideas on how we can improve the app to [email protected]. Want to show how much you love Maeshowe in 3D? Rate us in Google Play.
What’s new
Version 1.5.3 · Updated August 13, 2026
Updates to meet compatibility requirements
User reviews
Very interesting and gives an immersive experience. Big download. Best viewed on a bigger screen, e.g. Chromebook.
This has given me the passion to visit.
great app
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