Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Alascaig, Broch
Dun Alascaig, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Alascaig, Broch 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
Dun Alascaig is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a broch, a type of drystone tower house characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The site provides insight into ancient construction techniques and the social structure of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8506, -4.2647
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12830908755 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- Dun Alascaig, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- Dun Alascaig, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 6.7 km away. Its coordinates are 57.8506°, -4.2647°.
- Is Dun Alascaig, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Dun Alascaig, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 6.7 km away.