Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Vidlin Broch
In or near Symbister.
Vidlin Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vidlin 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
Vidlin Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient stone structure is characteristic of the Iron Age, notable for its defensive design and construction techniques.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3703, -1.1324
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/385208692 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vidlin Broch?
- Vidlin Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9UB).
- What is Vidlin Broch?
- Vidlin Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vidlin Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9UB.
- Is Vidlin Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Vidlin Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vidlin Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9UB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.