Ness of Burgi
Scatness, Shetland
Open all year round
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Traverse a narrow causeway to discover an extraordinary defensive stone-built blockhouse.
Ness of Burgi is an intriguing Iron Age ruin. Situated on a narrow promontory, the site is dominated by a so-called 'blockhouse fort' – a rare type of monument of which there are only three confirmed examples, all in Shetland.
Monument Monitor
We're inviting visitors to certain monuments, including this one, to be a part of a crowdsourced conservation project. Look out for the signs as you explore! Read more about Monument Monitor.
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