Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balranaich (ruin)
In or near Tomintoul.
Balranaich (ruin) — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balranaich (ruin) 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
Balranaich is an archaeological ruin located in the Scottish Highlands. Its remains offer insights into the region's historical and cultural landscape. The site reflects the area's rich heritage and archaeological significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.3118, -3.4249
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- osm: way/837526126 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balranaich (ruin)?
- Balranaich (ruin) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9AQ).
- What is Balranaich (ruin)?
- Balranaich (ruin) — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balranaich (ruin)?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9AQ.
- Is Balranaich (ruin) free to visit?
- Yes, Balranaich (ruin) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balranaich (ruin)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9AQ. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.