Upper Borgue

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Upper Borgue is a broch in Highland. The Albion Guide lists 79 brochs in the county; this is one of them. The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, 15.3 km to the south-west. Other brochs nearby include Burg Ruaidh, Berriedale Water and An Dun, Berriedale.

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