Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Brae of Achnahaird, dun
In or near Lochinver.
Brae of Achnahaird, dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alisdair MacDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brae of Achnahaird, dun 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
Brae of Achnahaird is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified dwelling typical of the Iron Age in Scotland. The site offers insights into ancient settlement patterns and defensive structures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.0687, -5.3636
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV26 2YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1391826699 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brae of Achnahaird, dun?
- Brae of Achnahaird, dun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV26 2YT).
- What is Brae of Achnahaird, dun?
- Brae of Achnahaird, dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brae of Achnahaird, dun?
- Drivers can use postcode IV26 2YT.
- Is Brae of Achnahaird, dun free to visit?
- Yes, Brae of Achnahaird, dun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brae of Achnahaird, dun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV26 2YT. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.