Hill forts · Central Scotland
Colagin Hillfort
In or near Dunbeg.
Colagin Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Colagin Hillfort is a hill fort 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
Colagin Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its ancient earthworks and strategic positioning, reflecting the historical significance of fortified settlements in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.3820, -5.4708
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13606444493 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colagin Hillfort?
- Colagin Hillfort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4SD).
- What is Colagin Hillfort?
- Colagin Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colagin Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4SD.
- Is Colagin Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Colagin Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colagin Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4SD.