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Mary's Distaff, Crannog

No. 156 of 199 in Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon, No. 76 for history. History, 1.2 km from Acharn, just outside Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area.

An archaeological site near Acharn: a crannog, the kind of ancient artificial island dwelling built in a loch, known as Mary's Distaff.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

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Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Balloch ParkStay, 2.7 km from Kenmore, just outside the areaCamping
Glengoulandie Camping & CaravanningStay, 6.7 km from Tummel Bridge, just outside the areaCamping
Wild camp siteStay, 1.8 km from Fearnan, just outside the areaCamping
Pheiginn BothyStay, 4.8 km from Fortingall, just outside the areaHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

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Courtyardin Kenmore, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Ferryman's Innin Kenmore, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Courtyardin Kenmore, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Keltneyburn Smithy3.5 km from Kenmore, just outside the areaArt and galleries
The Scottish Crannog Centre1.4 km from Acharn, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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