Carn Liath Broch
Excavated in the 1980s to its present state. Bronze and iron age on the coast north of Golspie. Large circulcar broch that is well worth a quick explore on a striking site beside the coast.
The broch has an external diameter of around 19 metres and an internal diameter of around 10 metres. The broch wall is particularly thick. The entrance passage is on the east side and is over 4 metres long. The entrance has elaborate door checks and a bar-hole to control access to the interior. On the right-hand side of the entrance passage is a small guard cell.
The surrounding enclosure contains the ruins of additional stone buildings
The broch was first excavated in the 19th century by the Duke of Sutherland, and was initially thought to be a burial cairn. Finds included pottery, flint chips, stone hammers, mortars and pestles, querns, whorls, shale rings, long-handled bone combs, a whale bone club, a silver fibula, steatite cups and an iron blade.
In 1909 the entrance passage was still visible on the east side of the broch, but by 1960 no structural features were discernible.
The site was excavated again in 1986. This showed that the site was occupied in the Bronze Age, before the broch was built. A Bronze Age cist burial with a food vessel was discovered. The foundations of many outbuildings were found in the enclosure surrounding the broch. Although many were clearly from a later period, some may have been contemporary with the broch
Travel Directions to Carn Liath Broch
Travelling North, looks for signs to turn left. Travelling south, the sign is a hundred yards after the broch.
Nearby Castles
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Dunrobin Castle
Scottish baronial castle that thinks it is a chateau on the Loire. One of a kind in Scotland and the ancestral home to the Dukes of Sutherland and family.
Carn Liath Broch Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Big Barns Cottage, by Golspie, Sleeps 4
Big Barns Cottage enjoys an elevated position overlooking fields, woodland and the Dornoch Firth. The well-equipped cottage is one of a pair and makes the perfect holiday base for exploring the Highlands. -
Middledrift Cottage, Brora - Sleeps 4-6
Delightful whitewashed single storey fisherman's cottage situated in quiet backwater near the picturesque harbour and beautiful beach of Brora. -
The Old Post Office, Rogart nr Golspie - Sleeps 7
Ideally situated for exploring this unspoilt part of Sutherland, this fine granite house, built in 1904, has been completely refurbished to offer a spacious, comfortable and cosy holiday base. With large p... -
Beachside Cottage, Golspie - Sleeps 4
Until a few years ago, this was the "postie", this traditional semi-detached holiday cottage has been lovingly renovated retaining many original features. Faces out to sea. -
Old Customs House, Littleferry/Loch Fleet - Sleeps 4
Set just a few steps from the shores of Loch Fleet at Littleferry, this detached holiday property enjoys panoramic views across the water and over the surrounding countryside. -
Tigh Na Drochaide near Golspie and Brora - Sleeps 8
Unusual split-level house in the village of Golspie towards Dunrobin Castle by the NE coast. Sleeps up to eight people in three bedrooms. -
Drummuie House, Golspie Sleeps 10 Self Catering
Situated in private 1-acre grounds, this elegant holiday property boasts amazing sea views and has its own games room. Great for family and friends get together.
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Bonny View, Brora, Sutherland, Sleeps 4
Detached former croft house enjoys a quiet and secluded setting with open views across farmland. Just a nip and tuck from village of Brora -
An Cuan, Brora - Sleeps 6
Enjoying a peaceful setting on the edge of the lovely unspoilt village of Brora, An Cuan (The Ocean) is just a minute’s walk from the beach and a few minutes’ walk to the centre of the village ... -
Castle Hill, Brora - Sleeps 10
Enjoying a peaceful location and stunning panoramic views across open countryside towards the River Brora and on to the Moray Firth, Castle Hill makes an ideal base for exploring the many delights of the N... -
Summer Cottage, Brora - Sleeps 10
Just two minutes’ walk to a glorious beach, this exceptional cottage with a woodburner lies close to amenities and wonderful attractions. Great base top explore the area.
