Archaeology in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye

The Trotternish peninsula, the north east corner of Skye, is an area rich in archaeological interest. The remains of a Pictish Broch actually stand in the grounds of the hotel! There are numerous other remains of archaeological significance in the area, and a list of links is provided below. Watch this space: more information will be added when time permits.

 

Investigate the archaeology of Trotternish at the local Staffin Museum.

 

There are many ancient monuments in the Trotternish area. Here is a selection:

• Kensaleyre standing stones
• Menhir standing stone near Uig
• Kilvaxter Souterrain
• Carn Liath Chambered Cairn near Uig
• Carn Ban Stone near Staffin
• Dun Grianan Broch near Kilmuir
• Raisaburgh Cairn near Staffin
• Borve Stone Row
• Tote / Clach Ard Snizort Class I Pictish Symbol
  
  

 

The Staffin Community Website has a downloadable document on local archaeology

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