Crannog
Crannog is an archaeological site in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Crannog is situated nearby to the islet Eilean an Stalcair, as well as near the peak Mam Carraigh.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Achallader Castle and Bridge of Orchy railway station.
Achallader Castle
Castle
Photo: Graham Ellis, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Achallader Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house under the shadow of Beinn Achaladair, about 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Achallader Castle is situated 2 miles northeast of Crannog.
Bridge of Orchy railway station
Railway station
Bridge of Orchy railway station is a railway station in the village of Bridge of Orchy in the west of Scotland. The station is on the West Highland Line, between Rannoch and Upper Tyndrum, 48 miles 68 chains from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh. Bridge of Orchy railway station is situated 2 miles south of Crannog.
Beinn an Dòthaidh
Peak
Photo: Mick Knapton, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beinn an Dòthaidh, is a mountain in the Bridge of Orchy hills of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located beside the more popular Beinn Dòrain. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the bealach between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station. Beinn an Dòthaidh is situated 2½ miles east of Crannog.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bridge of Orchy.
Bridge of Orchy
Village
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bridge of Orchy is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Bridge of Orchy is situated 1½ miles south of Crannog.
Crannog
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.5427° or 56° 32′ 34″ northLongitude
-4.77164° or 4° 46′ 18″ westOpen location code
9C8QG6VH+38OpenStreetMap ID
way 1389306599OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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