[1] In 1977, the house was included in the List of Scottish Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

[2] Skaill House is situated near to the site of Skara Brae, and the lands were in use from neolithic times.

The names of all the surrounding farms are also derived from that language, and it is presumed that the lands have been permanently settled for over a thousand years.

[2] The oldest parts of the building surrounded three sides of a central courtyard, and were constructed in the early 17th century.

[2] There is a stableyard with a brewhouse and harness room, to the north of the main buildings, and a dovecote dating to the 18th century beside the house.