Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Loch of Leys Crannog
In or near Torphins.
Loch of Leys Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch of Leys Crannog 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
Loch of Leys Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is a type of artificial island, significant for its insights into prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0702, -2.4887
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/10602454177 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch of Leys Crannog?
- Loch of Leys Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 5QB).
- What is Loch of Leys Crannog?
- Loch of Leys Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch of Leys Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 5QB.
- Is Loch of Leys Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, Loch of Leys Crannog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch of Leys Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 5QB.