Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Buiston Crannog
In or near Kilmaurs.
Buiston Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Gordon Dowie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stewarton · 2.5 km
About
Buiston Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Buiston Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient artificial island dates back to the Iron Age and offers insights into early Scottish life. It is significant for its well-preserved structures and artefacts, providing valuable information about the period's habitation and culture. The site contributes to the understanding of crannogs, which were commonly used for habitation in freshwater lochs across Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6592, -4.5202
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA3 2PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stewarton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1116116747 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q27835248 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buiston Crannog?
- Buiston Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA3 2PP).
- What is Buiston Crannog?
- Buiston Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Buiston Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Stewarton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA3 2PP.
- How do I get to Buiston Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Stewarton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA3 2PP.