Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
The Doons, Hillfort
In or near Cargenbridge.
The Doons, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Doons, Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Doons is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features ancient earthworks, indicative of its historical significance as a fortification. Its remains provide insight into the region's prehistoric settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0744, -3.7716
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 9UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1508162195 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Doons, Hillfort?
- The Doons, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 9UQ).
- What is The Doons, Hillfort?
- The Doons, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Doons, Hillfort?
- The nearest town is Cargenbridge. Drivers can use postcode DG2 9UQ.
- Is The Doons, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, The Doons, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Doons, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 9UQ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.