Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Brough
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
The Brough — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Graeme 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
The Brough 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
The Brough is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its well-preserved remains of a Norse settlement, reflecting the area's Viking heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7692, -2.9385
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8463411451 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Brough?
- The Brough is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RN).
- What is The Brough?
- The Brough — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Brough?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RN.
- Is The Brough free to visit?
- Yes, The Brough is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Brough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.