Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
North Sutor Gun Emplacements
In or near Balintore.
North Sutor Gun Emplacements — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Sutor Gun Emplacements is a natural landmark 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
North Sutor Gun Emplacements are located in the Scottish Highlands. These historical military fortifications date back to the early 20th century, constructed to protect the Moray Firth. They offer insights into the region's military history and strategic coastal defence.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.6946, -3.9828
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 9.3 km
- Official site
- canmore.rcahms.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/269846740 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- North Sutor Gun Emplacements is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1QS).
- What is North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- North Sutor Gun Emplacements — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1QS.
- Is North Sutor Gun Emplacements free to visit?
- Yes, North Sutor Gun Emplacements is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Sutor Gun Emplacements?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1QS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.