Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Old Scatness Broch
Old Scatness Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Scatness Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Old Scatness Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved Iron Age broch, a type of drystone tower. The site provides insight into early Scottish settlement and architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8790, -1.3055
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/254649166 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Scatness Broch?
- Old Scatness Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JX).
- What is Old Scatness Broch?
- Old Scatness Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Scatness Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JX.
- Is Old Scatness Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Old Scatness Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Scatness Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.