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Broch near Brough, Burraland

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Broch near Brough, Burraland is a broch in Shetland Islands. It is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide charts in the county. Broch of Culswick and West Burra Firth are among the brochs within 8.3 km.

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