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
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
Sources
- osm: node/254649166 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Scatness Broch?
- Old Scatness Broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.8790°, -1.3055°.