Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art
In or near Ardrishaig.
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Terry Levinthal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art 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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Official information
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art features remarkable Neolithic rock carvings believed to be around 5,000 years old. Visitors can explore extensive and complex carvings, including spirals and large ring marks, set in a scenic glen rich with prehistoric history.
Place summary
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features ancient rock carvings, notable for their historical significance and contribution to understanding prehistoric art in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0620, -5.4460
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/8402360560 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achnabreck Forest Rock Art?
- Achnabreck Forest Rock Art is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8SG).
- What is Achnabreck Forest Rock Art?
- Achnabreck Forest Rock Art — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achnabreck Forest Rock Art?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8SG.
- Is Achnabreck Forest Rock Art free to visit?
- Yes, Achnabreck Forest Rock Art is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achnabreck Forest Rock Art?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8SG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.