Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnish House,house,outbuildings and steading
House,outbuildings and steading

Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading

Scotland
HES SM5872
Site type
House,outbuildings and steading
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Unish House is a house, outbuildings and steading located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises domestic and agricultural structures typical of rural Highland settlement patterns. The steading represents the integrated farming operations characteristic of traditional Scottish rural estates, with associated outbuildings arranged to support both residential and agricultural functions. The complex reflects the vernacular building practices and land-use patterns of the Highland region across its period of occupation.

Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading?

Unish House is a house, outbuildings and steading located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5872.

Who is responsible for protecting Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading?

Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading 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 SM5872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unish House,house,outbuildings and steading?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Gearymore, broch, buildings and rig & furrow, Skye (1.1 km), Dun Borrafiach, broch, Waternish (2.2 km), Trumpan Church, burial ground and 'Priest's Stone', Hallin (4.9 km).

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