Verron

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Verron is a broch in Orkney Islands. It is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide charts in the county. Borwick, Brough of and Loch of Clumly are among the brochs within 3.9 km.

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