Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achcomhairle, Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Achcomhairle, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Les Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achcomhairle, Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Achcomhairle, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a well-preserved Iron Age broch, a type of drystone tower, which is significant for understanding ancient Scottish architecture and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4808, -3.4428
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389420439 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achcomhairle, Broch?
- Achcomhairle, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5XS).
- What is Achcomhairle, Broch?
- Achcomhairle, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achcomhairle, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5XS.
- Is Achcomhairle, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Achcomhairle, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achcomhairle, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5XS.