Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Calla Broch
In or near Carnwath.
Calla Broch — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Calla Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Calla Broch is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower house characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The site 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
- 55.7225, -3.6078
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 8GH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/12832580476 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Calla Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Calla Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Greenaton
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Ampherlaw House
Stately homes · 1.5 km
Hare Law
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Couthally Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Memorial to Sir John Mann
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Carnwath
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
74 Main Street, Carnwath
Historic pubs · 2.7 km
Parish Church, Main Street, Carnwath
Historic churches · 2.9 km
St Mary's Church, Carnwath
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Greens Moor Long Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Calla Broch
Calla Broch — archaeological in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Calla Hill
Calla Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 296 m.
Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Greenaton
Greenaton — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Stately homes · Scottish Lowlands
Ampherlaw House
Ampherlaw House — manor house in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Hare Law
Hare Law — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 296 m.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Couthally Castle
Couthally Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Calla Broch
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Bowmuir Farm Holidays
Bowmuir Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
New Lanark Mill Hotel
New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Cup marked stone
Cup marked stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
'the Sailor's Grave' Cist
'the Sailor's Grave' Cist — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Cup and Ring Marked Rock
Cup and Ring Marked Rock — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Cup and ring marked stone
Cup and ring marked stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calla Broch?
- Calla Broch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 8GH).
- What is Calla Broch?
- Calla Broch — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calla Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 8GH.
- Is Calla Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Calla Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calla Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 8GH.