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Rumster

Broch

<b>Rumster</b>Posted by LesHamiltonImage © Les Hamilton
Nearest Town:Wick (20km NE)
OS Ref (GB):   ND21133719 / Sheet: 11
Latitude:58° 18' 59.13" N
Longitude:   3° 20' 47.01" W

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Visited: June 23, 2021

Rumster broch stands in Rumster Forest, not far from the broch at Golsary. Sadly, there is little to see other than a green mound with no evidence of stonework at all.

To access Rumster broch, follow the directions on the Golsary page but, instead of taking the turning to the right, continue south for about 700 metres then take the forest road to the left (east). Rumster broch is immediately evident in the field on your right.

Canmore does state that "one course of a curved wallface, made of heavy stones, is exposed in the south-west arc". I daresay that in spring, before the rank nettles and thistles hold sway, it might be easier to locate.
LesHamilton Posted by LesHamilton
8th July 2021ce
Edited 8th July 2021ce