Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Barra Hillfort
In or near Oldmeldrum.
Hill of Barra Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Jim Benvie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hill of Barra Hillfort is a hill fort 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
Hill of Barra Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in the Scottish Highlands. This archaeological site showcases significant remnants of ancient fortifications, indicative of early settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.3214, -2.3296
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/251275151 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Barra Hillfort?
- Hill of Barra Hillfort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JS).
- What is Hill of Barra Hillfort?
- Hill of Barra Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill of Barra Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JS.
- Is Hill of Barra Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Hill of Barra Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hill of Barra Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JS.