Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Bu, Broch
In or near Stromness.
Bu, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ireland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bu, Broch 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
Bu, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved example of a broch, a type of drystone tower built during the Iron Age. The structure provides insight into the architectural and social practices of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9651, -3.2717
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9447543961 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bu, Broch?
- Bu, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EE).
- What is Bu, Broch?
- Bu, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bu, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EE.
- Is Bu, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Bu, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bu, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.