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Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan

Glen Beag, Glenelg IV40 8JX, Scotland
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Glenelg
Type: Ancient Ruins
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- 5 May 2013
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Inverness, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
6 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The two brochs at Glenelg are among the tallest dry-stone structures ever built. I didn't know what a broch was before I visited, but the sign-boards provided sufficient background for me to appreciate what I was looking at. The one you get to first is the better-preserved of the two (I believe it to be the best-preserved broch on the... More

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Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Amazingly preserved Brochs. A small amount of information is available on the site, so worth reading up on before, but astonishing to explore in a beautiful bit of Scotland. Easy to find, as well signposted, but no parking, just have to find a place on the road.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

no real information available, would have enjoyed it more if I knew what I was looking at. ruins are fairly complete but not much to look at.

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Fort William, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

My wife and I went for a drive to Gleneilg one of those places that you climb, and climb and when you get to the view point all you can say is WOW!! Take your camera though the views are amazing... don't forget the pic-nic!

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Fort William, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

out of the way and not much to see, need more information to understand so take a book with you if you are going to go

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Matakana, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

ive been 4 times now and the kids loved it, my dad loved it. really great day out. the pub is brilliant on the way back. great day out.

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

having never been to Glenelg before we decided to explore while staying in nearby Plockton. It was so worth the visit. the journey there over the hills is very scenic, and Glenelg itself is a lovely hidden part of this area. i was delighted we had decided to go and find the brochs - they really are in a great... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We walked to the broths from the village of Glenelg but you can cycle or take your car. The walk, on a quiet road shaded with woodland, is lovely in itself and highly recommended. The two brochs are well sign posted and make for an interesting visit. Information signs at the brochs are brief but details everything we know (or... More

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arbroath
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Love seeing things from the past but Historic Scotland could do a bit more with the info boards. Amazing to think that they stood the test of time until, yes, man, dismantled them to make other buildings. Shame! Be sure to visit 'The Wagon' for a beverage and slice of cake. Brilliant coffee (the real thing!), very welcoming and a... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

Amazing relics in an amzing place. Climb amongst the two brochs and wonder at the people that built and lived here

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