Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Prison Island, Crannog
In or near Tarland.
Prison Island, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, 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
Prison Island, Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve is a diverse landscape featuring wetlands, woods, and moors, located within the Cairngorms National Park. Visitors can explore various trails, enjoy wildlife watching, and learn about the area's natural and cultural heritage at the visitor centre.
Place summary
Prison Island, Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features a crannog, a type of ancient artificial island, which reflects the region's historical significance and prehistoric habitation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0833, -2.9197
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Phone
- 01339 881667
- Official site
- www.nature.scot
Sources
- osm: way/223640453 (ODbL)
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Villages · 1.8 km
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Historic churches · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prison Island, Crannog?
- Prison Island, Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5ND).
- What is Prison Island, Crannog?
- Prison Island, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prison Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5ND.
- Is Prison Island, Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, Prison Island, Crannog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prison Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5ND. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.