Scottish Iron Age structure
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Sightseeing

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All ages

Message from Tom & Laura

Carn Liath is an Iron Age broch located near Golspie in the Scottish Highlands. With an external diameter of 19 metres and an internal diameter of 10 metres, it boasts a thick wall and a complex entrance passage featuring door checks and a bar-hole. The area surrounding it contains the ruins of additional stone buildings, adding to its unique charm. Excavations have also revealed artifacts from all throughout the Bronze and Iron Age, including pottery, European-style pins, and long-handled combs. Its remarkable state of preservation invites visitors to the site for a journey into Scotland's distant past.

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