Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Oust, Broch site
In or near Halkirk.
Oust, Broch site — 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
- Thurso · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oust, Broch site 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
Oust, Broch site is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a distinctive stone structure from the Iron Age, known for its dry-stone construction and circular design. This site provides insights into early Scottish habitation and architectural practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5676, -3.6121
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12861515854 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oust, Broch site?
- Oust, Broch site is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7QW).
- What is Oust, Broch site?
- Oust, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oust, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7QW.
- Is Oust, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Oust, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oust, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7QW.