Carn Liath

#1050 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Càrn Liath is an Iron Age broch on the eastern shore of the Scottish Highlands, near Golspie, Sutherland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°59'14"N, 3°54'44"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Carn Liath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunrobin Castle, Ben Bhraggie, Skelbo Castle, Loch Fleet.

1.3 miW
French chateau-style castle with museum
Dunrobin Castle, Golspie
33 min walk • Dunrobin Castle stands as a majestic testament to Scotland's rich history and architectural heritage. Located in the serene town of Golspie, this stately home is one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in the country, dating back to the early 1300s.
3.6 miW
Monuments and statues
Ben Bhraggie
93 min walk • Ben Bhraggie is a hill in Scotland which rises to an elevation of 397 metres above sea level. The hill dominates the skyline above the village of Golspie and is visible from many parts of east Sutherland.
6.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Skelbo Castle
157 min walk • Skelbo Castle is a ruined 14th century keep, located near Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland. The remaining wall is best preserved at the northern side of the castle. The remains are protected as a scheduled monument. The castle is located at a former ferry crossing and commanded views over Loch Fleet.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Fleet, Golspie
149 min walk • Loch Fleet is a sea loch on the east coast of Scotland, located between Golspie and Dornoch. It forms the estuary of the River Fleet, a small spate river that rises in the hills east of Lairg.
3 miNE
Factory tours, Tours, Distillery
Clynelish distillery, Brora
76 min walk • Clynelish Distillery is a distillery near Brora, Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. The original Clynelish distillery was built in 1819, adjacent to the present operational Clynelish distillery, which was built in 1967.

Carn Liath

Facts and practical information

Carn Liath plan & book

Carn Liath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dunrobin Castle, Golspie

Ben Bhraggie

Skelbo Castle

Loch Fleet, Golspie

Clynelish distillery, Brora