Villages · Scottish Islands
Lower Dounreay
Lower Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
Lower Dounreay is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its proximity to significant historical and industrial sites. The area features a mix of residential and natural landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with limited amenities, reflecting the village's small size and rural character.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5829, -3.7187
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643525 (CC BY 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig
Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig
Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Other places · Scottish Islands
Dounreay
Dounreay — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Castles · Scottish Islands
Dounreay Castle
Dounreay Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Lower Dounreay
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
North Coast Touring Park
North Coast Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Dounreay?
- Lower Dounreay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7YB).
- What is Lower Dounreay?
- Lower Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Lower Dounreay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW14 7YB.
- How do I get to Lower Dounreay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7YB. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.