Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Earliest Dwellings
Earliest Dwellings — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Earliest Dwellings is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Earliest Dwellings are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. They represent some of the oldest human habitation in the region, showcasing the early architectural practices of prehistoric communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.8692, -1.2899
- Address
- Shetland, ZE3 9JN
- Opening
- Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-12:00,13:00-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 31 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:00,13:00-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 06 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/5761533666 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earliest Dwellings?
- Earliest Dwellings is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.8692°, -1.2899°.
- What are the opening hours for Earliest Dwellings?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-12:00,13:00-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 31 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:00,13:00-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 06 off. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.