North Howe, Westside, Rousay

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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North Howe, Westside, Rousay is a broch in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide lists 47 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Midhowe Broch, Rousay and South Howe, Westside, Rousay are among the brochs within 0.4 km.

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