Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Cairns O' The Bu
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Cairns O' The Bu — broch in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairns O' The Bu is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "broch in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.7661°, -2.9453°.
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Place summary
Cairns O' The Bu is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This site features ancient earthworks that reflect its historical significance as a defensive structure. The fort's distinctive layout provides insight into the settlement patterns of the past.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7661, -2.9453
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q923386 (CC0)
- commons: Windwick, South Ronaldsay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns O' The Bu?
- Cairns O' The Bu is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RN).
- What is Cairns O' The Bu?
- Cairns O' The Bu — broch in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cairns O' The Bu?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RN.
- Is Cairns O' The Bu free to visit?
- Yes, Cairns O' The Bu is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairns O' The Bu?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.