Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achies West, Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Achies West, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achies West, 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
Achies West, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a broch, a drystone structure typical of Iron Age Scotland. This site provides insight into the ancient architecture and settlement patterns of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4765, -3.4927
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12839477389 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achies West, Broch?
- Achies West, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6UN).
- What is Achies West, Broch?
- Achies West, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achies West, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6UN.
- Is Achies West, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Achies West, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achies West, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6UN.