Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Scaith
In or near Armadale.
Dun Scaith — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Dun Scaith is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Dun Scaith is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its ancient fortifications, which offer insights into prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. The site is notable for its impressive stone structures, reflecting the architectural practices of the time. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical landmark and appreciate its significance within Scotland's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1333, -5.9500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV44 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650671 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Scaith?
- Dun Scaith is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV44 8QL).
- What is Dun Scaith?
- Dun Scaith — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dun Scaith?
- Drivers can use postcode IV44 8QL.
- How do I get to Dun Scaith?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV44 8QL. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.