Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Castlehill Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castlehill Broch is a archaeological 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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Official information
Castlehill Heritage Centre serves as a visitor experience and educational resource, showcasing themed exhibitions that highlight the history and heritage of Castletown and the parish of Olrig. Visitors can engage in workshops featuring local crafts and explore the Flagstone Heritage Trail and Sculpture Trail.
Place summary
Castlehill Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved example of a broch, a type of drystone structure, dates back to the Iron Age, showcasing the architectural ingenuity of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5993, -3.3891
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01847 821120
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 8.1 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.castletownheritage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1235079665 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill Broch?
- Castlehill Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8TG).
- What is Castlehill Broch?
- Castlehill Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehill Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8TG.
- Is Castlehill Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Castlehill Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlehill Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8TG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.