Dun Carloway Broch
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Overview
Brochs are late-prehistoric circular stone towers, and their origins are mysterious. One of the best examples can be seen at Dun Carloway, where the tower still stands about 30ft high.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Please contact the Blackhouse for visitor information on tel: 01851 710395
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
The Outer Hebrides lay to the west of Scotland’s north coast. To the north lie Lewis and Harris, geographically one island, with Lewis, the most densely populated region of the Outer Hebrides, and Harris far more mountainous.
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