Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Thuster, Broch site
Thuster, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thuster, Broch site is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Thuster is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower built during the Iron Age, notable for its construction techniques and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4556, -3.2008
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12862483811 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thuster, Broch site?
- Thuster, Broch site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TA).
- What is Thuster, Broch site?
- Thuster, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thuster, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TA.
- Is Thuster, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Thuster, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thuster, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TA.