Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dunnicaer Pictish Fort
In or near Newtonhill.
Dunnicaer Pictish Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nigel Feilden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunnicaer Pictish Fort 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
Dunnicaer Pictish Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features remnants of a fort associated with the Pictish people, notable for its historical significance in understanding early Scottish society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.9529, -2.1953
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 2TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/4649083592 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunnicaer Pictish Fort?
- Dunnicaer Pictish Fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2TJ).
- What is Dunnicaer Pictish Fort?
- Dunnicaer Pictish Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunnicaer Pictish Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2TJ.
- Is Dunnicaer Pictish Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Dunnicaer Pictish Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunnicaer Pictish Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2TJ.