Castles · Scottish Islands
Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins)
Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Gearing — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins) is a castle located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Castle of Burwick is a promontory fort located in the Scottish Islands. Its ruins provide insight into medieval defensive architecture. The site is of historical significance, although specific details about its construction and use are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7422, -2.9777
Sources
- osm: node/13641152825 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins)?
- Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.7422°, -2.9777°.