Ness Broch

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Ness Broch is one of 79 brochs the Albion Guide maps in Highland. Wick Station is 15.9 km away to the south. Nearby brochs include Nybster, Whitegate Broch and Kirk Tofts, Keiss.

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