Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cherry Island, Crannog
In or near Fort Augustus.
Cherry Island, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cherry Island, 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
Cherry Island, Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This crannog, a type of ancient loch dwelling, offers insights into prehistoric life in the region. Its construction and purpose reflect the unique cultural practices of early Scottish communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1549, -4.6699
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH32 4BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: way/1121894659 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Cherry Island, Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH32 4BX).
- What is Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Cherry Island, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PH32 4BX.
- Is Cherry Island, Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, Cherry Island, Crannog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH32 4BX. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.