Castles · Scottish Islands
Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)
In or near Stromness.
Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) is a castle 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
The Site of Castle Bloody, located in the Scottish Islands, features the remnants of an Iron Age broch and a Medieval castle. This site provides insight into the architectural evolution from ancient to medieval fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9962, -3.3046
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9586066270 (ODbL)
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Redland Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Peerie Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Quholm
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Cist (early Bronze Age)
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Miffia
Hill of Miffia — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)?
- Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HU).
- What is Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)?
- Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HU.
- Does Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) charge admission?
- Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Site of Castle Bloody (Iron Age broch / Medieval castle)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.