Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Gills, Broch
In or near John o'Groats.
Gills, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gills, 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
Gills, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved broch, a drystone tower characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The site provides insights into ancient settlement patterns and defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.6340, -3.1722
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: node/12862489037 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gills, Broch?
- Gills, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YB).
- What is Gills, Broch?
- Gills, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gills, Broch?
- The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YB.
- Is Gills, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Gills, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gills, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YB. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.