Brochs are roundhouse buildings found throughout Atlantic Scotland. The word broch is derived from the Lowland Scots 'brough', meaning fort. In the mid-19th century, Scottish antiquaries called brochs …

Brochs are the most enigmatic structures of Scottish prehistory. Not only are they the tallest prehistoric structures found in the British Isles, but they are also some of the most intensely studied buildings of …

The best Scottish brochs to visit. These ten stunning brochs are the most impressive in Scotland, with a history of brochs, visiting directions and beautiful photos.

Sep 16, 2022 · These mysterious Iron Age monuments are known as brochs and they exist nowhere else but here. Yet, while these circular dry-walled structures are as symbolic a feature as any in the …

Brochs are mysterious features of Scottish archaeology. These two thousand year old stone structures date from the Iron Age, and it is estimated that at least seven hundred brochs once existed across …

Aug 22, 2022 · Brochs are ancient middle Iron Age dwellings, built from as early as 500 BC (and inhabited until 1,000 AD). They are only found in Scotland, where there are thought to be well over …

Dating from the first century BC, brochs are uniquely Scottish Iron Age structures that are found across the Highlands and Islands. The region is home to around 200 brochs, many barely visible, but others …

Brochs are among Scotland's most impressive prehistoric buildings, the large majority of them dating from around 100 BC to 100 AD, the time of the Roman invasion of Britain.

It is thought to have been constructed c. 300 BC, [1] and is one of more than 500 brochs built in Scotland. The site is managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument.

May 2, 2018 · It has been argued that given their size, brochs were a defensive structure – perfectly understandable when you see their robust appearance. These buildings most likely housed the ruling …