Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery
In or near Achmore.
Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery is a historic house 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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Official information
Lews Castle is a historic gothic-revival style castle located in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Visitors can explore its public rooms and enjoy the surrounding grounds, which feature ornamental landscapes and walking paths. The castle also houses a museum and archive that showcase the stories of the Islands and Islanders.
Place summary
The Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun Battery is located in the Scottish Highlands. This historic site served as a military installation during World War II, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the conflict.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.2158, -6.3952
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 0XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Phone
- + 44 (0)1625 416 430
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.lews-castle.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3724026730 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery?
- Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 0XR).
- What is Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery?
- Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 0XR.
- How do I get to Heavy AntiAircraft Gun Battery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 0XR. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.