Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Buiston Crannog
In or near Kilmaurs.
Buiston Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Buiston Crannog 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
Buiston Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a well-preserved example of a crannog, a type of ancient dwelling built on stilts over water, reflecting the region's prehistoric habitation practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6592, -4.5202
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA3 2PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stewarton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1116116747 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buiston Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Stewarton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA3 2PP.
- Is Buiston Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, Buiston Crannog is free to enter.
- 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.