Villages · Scottish Islands
Dounreay
Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Dounreay is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its historical significance related to nuclear development. The area was once home to the Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, which played a key role in the UK's nuclear research. The village serves as a residential community, reflecting its industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5667, -3.7333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651057 (CC BY 4.0)
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Dounreay
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Dounreay Castle
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Broch site
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Lower Dounreay
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Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Nearby
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Achunabust Broch
Achunabust Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Achunabust Broch
Achunabust Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Cnoc Urray Broch
Cnoc Urray Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cnoc Urray Broch
Cnoc Urray Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Achvarasdal Broch
Achvarasdal Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dounreay
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
North Coast Touring Park
North Coast Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Corn Mill Bunkhouse
Corn Mill Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dounreay?
- Dounreay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7RP).
- What is Dounreay?
- Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Dounreay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW14 7RP.
- How do I get to Dounreay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7RP. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.