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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Gowkstane

In or near Auchendinny.

Free admission

Gowkstane — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Looking NE from the road across Hare Moss - geograph.org.uk - 1615121

M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gowkstane is a archaeological 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

Gowkstane is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance, though specific details about its findings or features are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8054, -3.2716
District
Midlothian
Postcode
EH26 8NY
Parliamentary constituency
Midlothian

Sources

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Navaar House

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gowkstane?
Gowkstane is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8NY).
What is Gowkstane?
Gowkstane — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gowkstane?
Drivers can use postcode EH26 8NY.
Is Gowkstane free to visit?
Yes, Gowkstane is free to enter.
How do I get to Gowkstane?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8NY. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.