Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Urchany, dun site
In or near Ardersier.
Hill of Urchany, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hill of Urchany, dun site is a archaeological 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
The Hill of Urchany is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement, indicative of early Scottish habitation. The site offers insight into the region's prehistoric past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5418, -3.8472
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 5SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12896485289 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Urchany, dun site?
- Hill of Urchany, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 5SB).
- What is Hill of Urchany, dun site?
- Hill of Urchany, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill of Urchany, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 5SB.
- Is Hill of Urchany, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Hill of Urchany, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hill of Urchany, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 5SB.