Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness
Depopulated township,loch ness

Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness

Scotland
HES SM3613
Site type
Depopulated township,loch ness
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achculin is a depopulated township located on the shores of Loch Ness in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The settlement represents the remains of a rural community that was abandoned during the period of agricultural reorganisation and clearance affecting the Highlands from the eighteenth century onwards. The site retains evidence of its former occupation through the presence of ruined structures and field systems characteristic of pre-clearance Highland settlement patterns. As a depopulated township, Achculin provides archaeological testimony to the significant social and economic transformations that reshaped Highland communities during the early modern period.

Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness?

Achculin is a depopulated township located on the shores of Loch Ness in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3613.

Who is responsible for protecting Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness?

Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnabat, hut circle 815m NNE of (5.3 km), Urquhart Castle (7.5 km), Dalcrombie, hut circles, settlement & field system 300m NNW of (7.6 km).

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