Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Olrig House Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Olrig House Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Phil Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Olrig House 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
Olrig House Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is a type of Iron Age drystone structure known as a broch, which showcases the advanced construction techniques of its time. The site is significant for understanding the prehistoric period in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5770, -3.3964
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1385339191 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olrig House Broch?
- Olrig House Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8SN).
- What is Olrig House Broch?
- Olrig House Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Olrig House Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8SN.
- Is Olrig House Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Olrig House Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Olrig House Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8SN.