Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Shielings
Shielings — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shielings is a other 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
Shielings are traditional structures found in the Scottish Highlands, historically used as seasonal dwellings by pastoral communities. They are typically simple, stone-built huts, often located near grazing lands. These structures reflect the region's agricultural heritage and the nomadic lifestyle of Highland farmers.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0674, -4.1082
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH20 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Official site
- www.highlifehighland.com
Sources
- osm: node/12045497469 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shielings?
- Shielings is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH20 1DS).
- Is Shielings free to visit?
- Yes, Shielings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shielings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH20 1DS. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.