Scousburgh

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Scousburgh is a broch in Shetland Islands. It is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide lists in the county. It sits within Shetland National Scenic Area. For more of the same, Clumlie and Dalsetter, Boddam are close by.

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