Cairn of Elsay, Staxigoe

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Cairn of Elsay, Staxigoe is a broch in Highland. The Albion Guide charts 79 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Other brochs nearby include Cairn of Humster, Thrumster Little and Castle Linglas, Keiss Links. The nearest railway station is Wick, 2.9 km to the south-west.

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