Villages · Scottish Islands
Upper Dounreay
Upper Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Upper Dounreay is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its remote setting and proximity to the coastline. The village serves as a small residential community, reflecting the traditional lifestyle of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of island villages.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5667, -3.7167
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635132 (CC BY 4.0)
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Achunabust Broch
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Achunabust Broch
Achunabust Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Shebster
Hill of Shebster — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
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Cnoc Urray Broch
Cnoc Urray Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Upper Dounreay
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
North Coast Touring Park
North Coast Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Dounreay?
- Upper Dounreay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7RP).
- What is Upper Dounreay?
- Upper Dounreay — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Upper Dounreay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW14 7RP.
- How do I get to Upper Dounreay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7RP. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.