Knowe of Gullow, Netherbrough

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Knowe of Gullow, Netherbrough is a broch in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide lists 47 brochs in the county; this is one of them. It sits inside Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area. Other brochs nearby include Knowe of Burrian and Burrian broch (west shore).

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