Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12th century
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12th century
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1861
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1671-1678
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1128
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
18th century
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1670/1820
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
c. 1375-1425
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
c. 1590
Queensferry, United Kingdom
1882-1890
The Broch of Clickimin is a large and well preserved, though somewhat restored broch near Lerwick. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch (now increased in size by silting and drainage), it was approached by a stone causeway. The water-level in the loch was reduced in 1874, leaving the broch high and dry. The broch is situated within a walled enclosure and, unusually for brochs, features a large 'blockhouse' between the opening in the enclosure and the broch itself. Another unusual feature is a stone slab featuring sculptured footprints, located in the causeway which approached the site. Situated across the loch is the Clickimin Leisure Centre.