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The Scottish Crannog Centre and its collection

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Join the 21st Century Crannog Community where you will be taken on a fascinating journey into Scotland's prehistory. Walk in the footsteps of the original Crannog dwellers and immerse yourself in village life with original artefacts; demonstrations of textiles, cooking and ancient crafts & technologies; explore each of our brand new archaeologically inspired buildings, and our state-of-the-art museum. Watch crannogs being built in real time on the beautiful Loch Tay. Grab a bite to eat or a hot drink at our new onsite café! Picnics are also welcome. Book your tickets on our website. We are a dog friendly site, so please bring the whole family along!

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The Scottish Crannog Centre
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Dalerb, Loch Tay
PH15 2NX Aberfeldy

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Visitor information The Scottish Crannog Centre

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
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Admission

0 – 4Free
5 – 16£10.00
17 – 64£15.00
65+£12.50
Student£12.50

Family Tickets:
Family 1A+2C – £25.00
Family 1A +3C – £30.00
Family 2A+1C – £35.00
Family 2A+2C – £40.00
Family 2A+3C – £45.00
Family 2A+4C – £50.00

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Credit card
Child-friendly
Restaurant

Location & Map

The Scottish Crannog Centre, Dalerb, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy

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Exhibitions

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The Scottish Crannog Centre Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Scottish Crannog Centre, located near Aberfeldy in Scotland, offers visitors an insight into Iron Age life on Loch Tay. The centerpiece is a reconstructed crannog, an ancient loch-dwelling, which visitors can explore. The museum provides hands-on experiences with Iron Age tools and crafts, demonstrating activities like fire-making, wood-turning, and textile production. Guided tours are informative, with knowledgeable staff dressed in period costume. However, some visitors note that the experience can be brief, especially if not participating in all activities. The picturesque setting on Loch Tay adds to the atmosphere, but the outdoor nature of the site means weather can impact the experience. While many find the admission price reasonable for the unique experience offered, others feel it could provide more content for the cost. Overall, the Scottish Crannog Centre is generally well-regarded for its educational value and immersive approach to history, despite some limitations in scope.

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