Follies · Scottish Highlands
The Temple
In or near Dunnichen.
The Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
Douglas Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Temple is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DD8.
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Place summary
The Temple is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode DD8. It is notable for its distinctive architectural style, contributing to the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6047, -2.8614
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Sources
- osm: w551490217 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Temple?
- The Temple is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 2LR).
- What is The Temple?
- The Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to The Temple?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 2LR.
- Is The Temple free to visit?
- Yes, The Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Temple?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 2LR. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.