Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough

Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough is an archaeological site in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough is situated nearby to the island Spentlie Holm, as well as near the islet Corn Holm.

Type: Archaeological site
Description: architectural structure in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Also known as: “broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough” and “The Burrian Broch”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include North Isle of Gletness and South Isle of Gletness.

North Isle of Gletness

Islet

Photo: David White, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The North Isle of Gletness is one of the Shetland Islands. It is east of the Shetland Mainland, near Gletness in Nesting parish, and is so called in contradistinction to the South Isle of Gletness. North Isle of Gletness is situated 2 miles south of Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough.

South Isle of Gletness

Islet

Photo: David White, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The South Isle of Gletness is an islet off Gletness, in Nesting in east central, Mainland, Shetland. It is 30m at its highest point. Amongst its features are some caves. The North Isle of Gletness is nearby. South Isle of Gletness is situated 2½ miles south of Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough.

Hoo Stack

Islet

Photo: David White, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Hoo Stack is a small island off Nesting in Shetland. It is one and a half miles from the North Isle of Gletness. It is 34 metres at its highest point, and is home to a lighthouse, which was built in 1986. Hoo Stack is situated 2½ miles southeast of Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neap and Huxter.

Neap

Locality

Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Neap is a small village in the east coast of the Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Neap is situated at the end of the road from Brettabister, through Housabister and Kirkabister. Neap is situated 3 miles northeast of Broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough.