Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Merkadale
In or near Carbost.
Dun Merkadale — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Bruce — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Merkadale 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 Merkadale is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a prehistoric fortification, significant for understanding early settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2912, -6.3335
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV47 8ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: node/3061116981 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Merkadale?
- Dun Merkadale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV47 8ST).
- What is Dun Merkadale?
- Dun Merkadale — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dun Merkadale?
- Drivers can use postcode IV47 8ST.
- Is Dun Merkadale free to visit?
- Yes, Dun Merkadale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dun Merkadale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV47 8ST. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.