Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Skinnet, Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Skinnet, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Les Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skinnet, Broch is a archaeological 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
Skinnet, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved example of a broch, a type of Iron Age drystone structure unique to Scotland. This site offers insights into the region's ancient habitation and construction techniques.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5316, -3.5030
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/12840218618 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skinnet, Broch?
- Skinnet, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6XF).
- What is Skinnet, Broch?
- Skinnet, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skinnet, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6XF.
- Is Skinnet, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Skinnet, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skinnet, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6XF.