Museums · Central Scotland
Scottish Crannog Centre
In or near Kenmore.
Scottish Crannog Centre — museum in Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Scottish Crannog Centre is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1997. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 56.5795°, -4.0031°.
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Official information
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a reconstruction of an Iron Age loch-dwelling, showcasing ancient artefacts and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can explore the museum, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy guided tours led by knowledgeable interpreters.
Place summary
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH15. Established in 1997, it focuses on the reconstruction and interpretation of ancient crannogs, providing insights into early Scottish life. The centre features modern exhibits that illustrate the significance of these structures in the Iron Age.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5795, -4.0031
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH15 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 (0)1887 440231
- Established
- 1997
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last guided tour at 4pm
- Official site
- crannog.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113391245 (CC0)
- commons: Scottish Crannog Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2629496.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scottish Crannog Centre?
- Scottish Crannog Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH15 2HW).
- What is Scottish Crannog Centre?
- Scottish Crannog Centre — museum in Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scottish Crannog Centre?
- Drivers can use postcode PH15 2HW.
- When was Scottish Crannog Centre built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- How do I get to Scottish Crannog Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH15 2HW. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.