Forts · Scottish Highlands
Blockie Head Fort
Also known as: Old Danish Fort
In or near Cruden Bay.
Blockie Head Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Blockie Head Fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Old Danish Fort. Coordinates: 57.4345°, -1.8178°.
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Place summary
Blockie Head Fort, located in the Scottish Highlands (postcode AB42), is also known as the Old Danish Fort. This historical fortification reflects the region's military heritage, although specific details regarding its construction and use are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4345, -1.8178
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: n7679561768 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blockie Head Fort?
- Blockie Head Fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 0NS).
- What is Blockie Head Fort?
- Blockie Head Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blockie Head Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 0NS.
- How do I get to Blockie Head Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 0NS. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.