Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Burland
In or near Scalloway.
Broch of Burland — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broch of Burland is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
The Broch of Burland is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient stone structure dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its well-preserved design, characteristic of brochs in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1069, -1.2005
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385647159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Burland?
- Broch of Burland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9EX).
- What is Broch of Burland?
- Broch of Burland — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broch of Burland?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9EX.
- Is Broch of Burland free to visit?
- Yes, Broch of Burland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broch of Burland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9EX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.