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Iron Age stone structure, also known as a roundhouse. Sardinia has a very similar class of structure known as the Nuraghe. Brochs were built throughout Scotland, concentrated near the coasts, as a defence against raiding parties. The walls are double skinned, providing small rooms and storage areas between the inner and outer walls. Steps were also built in the gap between the walls. See also Stone Fort
 Dunrobin Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NC84070175 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 02 June 2025 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Carn Liath (Trantlemore) Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC89405233 Posted by markj99 on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Tirefour Castle Broch or Nuraghe in Argyll at NM8675542912 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 31 May 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Carn Liath (Sutherland) Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NC8703801376 Posted by Andy B on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
 An Dun Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Argyll at NM81133768 Posted by SolarMegalith on Sunday, 05 November 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 5, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Mousa Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU457236 Posted by LizH on Monday, 13 June 2022 Condition: 4, Ambience: 5, Access: 2, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 12 News and Comments |
 The Cairns Windwick Bay Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND4578987256 Posted by Runemage on Tuesday, 07 December 2021 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 16 News and Comments |
 Lower Dunn (2) Broch or Nuraghe in Caithness at ND2036356940 Posted by Klingon on Saturday, 11 September 2021 , Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Cairn Na Mairg Broch or Nuraghe in Caithness at ND13315103 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 06 August 2021 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Broch of Steiro Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY50191635 Posted by SolarMegalith on Monday, 12 July 2021 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Burrian Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY76275138 Posted by durhamnature on Saturday, 19 June 2021 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
| Gurness Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY3818926842 Posted by C_Michael_Hogan on Thursday, 14 January 2021 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 14 News and Comments |
 North Howe Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY3705130722 Posted by PAB on Monday, 11 January 2021 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Dun Osdale Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG24124641 Posted by markj99 on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Dun Edinbane Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG35355092 Posted by markj99 on Sunday, 11 October 2020 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Coill'Ach A' Chuil Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC658381 Posted by Hamilton on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 2, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Clickhimin Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU46434081 Posted by Andy B on Friday, 07 February 2020 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 5 News and Comments |
| Craigie Broch Broch or Nuraghe in South Ayrshire at NS42793272 Posted by AstroGeologist on Monday, 20 May 2019 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Rubh' an Teampuill, Toe Head Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Harris at NF97019133 Posted by PAB on Wednesday, 27 February 2019 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Dun Borve (Skye) Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG45914772 Posted by hamilton on Sunday, 30 September 2018 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Riggan of Kami Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY59170743 Posted by howar on Friday, 27 July 2018 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Clachtoll Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NC03652785 Posted by lynswan on Monday, 11 December 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 14 News and Comments |
 Bruan Broch or Nuraghe in Caithness at ND31023949 Posted by cosmic on Monday, 07 August 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
| Achcoillenaborgie Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC71395942 Posted by hamilton on Saturday, 01 July 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Allt an Duin (Skelpick) Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC72355752 Posted by hamilton on Friday, 30 June 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Carrol Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC84620646 Posted by hamilton on Monday, 12 June 2017 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Knowe of Burrian (Frotoft) Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY40062745 Posted by howar on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Harra Brough Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND41579038 Posted by ringreen on Monday, 15 May 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Quoyness, Greenhill Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY25000284 Posted by howar on Tuesday, 09 May 2017 Condition: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Rubh' an Dunain Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG39581597 Posted by hamilton on Saturday, 29 April 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
 Baile Mhargaite Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC6973560973 Posted by Anne T on Thursday, 20 April 2017 , Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Leckie Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Stirling at NS6925494002 Posted by cosmic on Saturday, 11 March 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 2, Access: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
 Knowe of Burrian (Garth Farm) Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY30821680 Posted by howar on Tuesday, 07 February 2017 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Brough Head Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU4020511242 Posted by optimistic20814 on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Wester Livilands Broch or Nuraghe in Stirling at NS7979692369 Posted by peigimccann on Thursday, 22 September 2016 Condition: 1, Ambience: 2, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Sumburgh Airport Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU389106 Posted by cosmic on Wednesday, 31 August 2016 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic) 12 News and Comments |
 Dun Fiadhairt Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG232504 Posted by Andy B on Thursday, 18 August 2016 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
 Dun Ringill Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NG561170 Posted by SumDoood on Tuesday, 05 April 2016 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 7 News and Comments |
 Sna Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU5779393326 Posted by h_fenton on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 , Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Houbie Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU61969035 Posted by h_fenton on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 , Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
 Feal Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU62959011 Posted by h_fenton on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Brough Lodge Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU5806392653 Posted by h_fenton on Monday, 08 February 2016 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Broch of Borwick Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY2241416777 Posted by h_fenton on Tuesday, 22 December 2015 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 8 News and Comments |
 Loch an Dùin (Shader) Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Lewis at NB39295435 Posted by Megalithicmatt on Sunday, 20 September 2015 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Burraland Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU44682319 Posted by SolarMegalith on Thursday, 09 July 2015 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Lunabister Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU37791642 Posted by SolarMegalith on Monday, 29 June 2015 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Sae Breck Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU21057803 Posted by SolarMegalith on Monday, 29 June 2015 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Mary's Kirk, Isbister Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY39971872 Posted by howar on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Edin's Hall Broch or Nuraghe in Scottish Borders at NT7724060310 Posted by PaulH on Friday, 03 April 2015 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 2, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
 Broch of Burland Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU44553607 Posted by h_fenton on Saturday, 24 January 2015 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Broch of Dalsetter Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU40751567 Posted by h_fenton on Sunday, 26 October 2014 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
 Caisteal Grugaig Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NG86692508 Posted by uisdean on Monday, 06 October 2014 Condition: 4, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 7 News and Comments |
 Dun Bornaskitaig Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Skye at NG37267161 Posted by SolarMegalith on Sunday, 21 September 2014 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Burness Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY38821557 Posted by howar on Monday, 16 June 2014 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Eves Howe Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY54900611 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Dun Mhaigh Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NC55225303 Posted by spindrift on Monday, 11 February 2013 Condition: 2, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 3 News and Comments |
| Dun Cuier Broch or Nuraghe in Barra and Vatersay at NF6642003406 Posted by SolarMegalith on Monday, 22 October 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Brindister Voe Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU284572 Posted by durhamnature on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Blane's Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Bute at NS094534 Posted by durhamnature on Saturday, 15 September 2012 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Image) No Comments |
| Dun Barraglom Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Lewis at NB16773435 Posted by SolarMegalith on Thursday, 03 May 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Nettletar Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY32321741 Posted by howar on Sunday, 08 April 2012 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Noss Sound Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU528410 Posted by howe on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 East Burra Firth Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU358580 Posted by howe on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Clumlie Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU404181 Posted by howe on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Underhoull Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HP575044 Posted by SolarMegalith on Thursday, 01 March 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
| Hamnavoe Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU2389380641 Posted by SolarMegalith on Thursday, 01 March 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Other Pic) 1 comment |
| Broch of Ness Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU17545066 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Brough Holm Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HP566059 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Pigeon Hellie Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HP485062 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Kirkaby Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HP566064 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Ness of Wadbister Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HP56200180 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Clodie Knowe Broch or Nuraghe in Shetland at HU441294 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 03 February 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Knowe of Taft Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY28362226 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Howen Broch Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY318191 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
| Viera Lodge Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY392281 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Kyelittle Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND485953 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND33758905 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Weems Castle Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND434889 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Green Hill of Scarton Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at ND33789005 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Marygarth Manse Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY654412 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Helliar Holm Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY48591579 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
 Knowe of Hunclett Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY41442722 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
| Hillock of Baywest Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY61902425 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Ness of Ork Broch or Nuraghe in Orkney at HY53562238 Posted by SolarMegalith on Friday, 20 January 2012 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
| Dun Alascaig Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NH65698682 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Dun Mor Vaul Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Tiree at NM04234927 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Dun Boraige Moire Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Tiree at NL94684756 Posted by SolarMegalith on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
| Dun Sandray Broch or Nuraghe in Barra and Vatersay at NL638914 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Dun Skellor Broch or Nuraghe in North Uist at NF80757507 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Dun Rodil Broch or Nuraghe in Isle of Harris at NG05018330 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Feranach Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC84412730 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 Condition: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Carn Mor 2 Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NH49039926 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Allt Raon A'Chroisg Broch or Nuraghe in Highlands at NH16959008 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Carn Mor 3 Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NH50399853 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Gruinards Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NH549908 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 , Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Shorelands Broch or Nuraghe in Caithness at ND36475425 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 Condition: 1, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Torrisdail Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC67736185 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
| Scullomie Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC615610 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 , Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
| Durcha Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC50170239 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
| Dun Neachdie Broch or Nuraghe in Sutherland at NC446597 Posted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 , Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) 1 comment |
