The Barnhouse Settlement in Orkney, Scotland was a Neolithic village inhabited between 3300 and 2600 BCE. Discovered in 1984 by archaeologist Dr. Colin Richards, the site featured ten stone buildings similar to Skara Brae, with two larger structures possibly used for rituals or ceremonies. The village was deliberately destroyed around 2600 BCE, coinciding with the construction of Structure Eight, which may have marked a shift in religious practices. With its connections to nearby ceremonial sites like Maeshowe and the Standing Stones of Stenness, Barnhouse remains a fascinating glimpse into ancient community life and beliefs.