Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Burrian Broch
In or near Symbister.
The Burrian Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — 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 Burrian 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
The Burrian Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient stone structure dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its well-preserved remains, showcasing the architectural techniques of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2717, -1.1378
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385605136 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Burrian Broch?
- The Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PS).
- What is The Burrian Broch?
- The Burrian Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PS.
- Is The Burrian Broch free to visit?
- Yes, The Burrian Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.