Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Scottag Cairn, Broch
Scottag Cairn, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Scottag Cairn, Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Scottag Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a broch, a type of drystone tower typical of Iron Age Scotland. The structure provides insight into ancient settlement patterns and defensive architecture. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, which offers a glimpse into the region's past.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4946, -3.2774
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: n12830472446 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665844 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scottag Cairn, Broch?
- Scottag Cairn, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5UL).
- What is Scottag Cairn, Broch?
- Scottag Cairn, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Scottag Cairn, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 5UL.
- How do I get to Scottag Cairn, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5UL. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.