Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Achamhinish, dun site
In or near Tayinloan.
Achamhinish, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achamhinish, dun 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.
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Place summary
Achamhinish is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement common in prehistoric Scotland. The site provides insights into early Scottish habitation and defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6833, -5.7368
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA41 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: node/12915511980 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achamhinish, dun site?
- Achamhinish, dun site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA41 7AA).
- What is Achamhinish, dun site?
- Achamhinish, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achamhinish, dun site?
- The nearest town is Tayinloan. Drivers can use postcode PA41 7AA.
- Is Achamhinish, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Achamhinish, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achamhinish, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA41 7AA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.