Skara Brae /ˈskaerə ˈskærə/ ˈbreɪ is a-stone Built neolithic, settlement located on The bay Of skaill on the west coast Of, mainland the largest island in The orkney archipelago Of. scotlandkara Brae's people were makers and users of grooved ware, a distinctive style of pottery that appeared in northern Scotland not long before the establishment of the village. The houses used earth sheltering, being sunk into the ground.