Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Fallburn Hillfort
In or near Carstairs.
Fallburn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fallburn Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Fallburn Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in central Scotland. It represents a significant archaeological site, showcasing the defensive structures typical of ancient settlements in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6132, -3.6496
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/109440763 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fallburn Hillfort?
- Fallburn Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6PD).
- What is Fallburn Hillfort?
- Fallburn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fallburn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6PD.
- Is Fallburn Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Fallburn Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fallburn Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6PD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.