Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achingoul, Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Achingoul, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achingoul, 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
Achingoul is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a broch, a distinctive type of Iron Age dry-stone tower, known for its impressive construction and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4707, -3.5367
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/12839470758 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achingoul, Broch?
- Achingoul, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6XJ).
- What is Achingoul, Broch?
- Achingoul, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achingoul, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6XJ.
- Is Achingoul, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Achingoul, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achingoul, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6XJ.