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Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon

No. 53 of 211 in North Arran, No. 31 for history. History, 18.3 km from Catacol, just outside North Arran National Scenic Area.

The remains of a prehistoric hut circle on Machrie Moor, a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bridgend CampsiteStay, 11 km from Brodick, just outside the areaCamping
Balmichael GlampingStay, 10 km from Brodick, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cafe Thyme13 km from CatacolFood and pubs
Machrie Tearoom16 km from Catacol, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Samye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre7.0 km from Lamlash, just outside the areaArt and galleries

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