Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Picts Hill
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Picts Hill — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Picts Hill is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Picts Hill is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance related to the Pictish people, offering insights into their culture and way of life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6375, -2.7845
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13040921214 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Picts Hill?
- Picts Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 2NP).
- What is Picts Hill?
- Picts Hill — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Picts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 2NP.
- Is Picts Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Picts Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Picts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 2NP.