The Scottish Crannog Centre

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A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland dating from 2,500 years ago. An important part of our heritage, many crannogs were built out in the water as defensive homesteads and represented symbols of power and wealth. The Scottish Crannog Centre features a unique reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling, built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology (STUA), registered charity no. SCO18418. This authentic recreation is based on the excavation evidence from the 2,500 year old site of 'Oakbank Crannog', one of the 18 crannogs preserved in Loch Tay, Scotland. The STUA continues to explore other underwater sites in Loch Tay and further afield, regularly adding new discoveries to its award-winning centre at Kenmore, Perthshire.

Discover how and why these ancient people built their homes in the water, and experience first-hand how they lived at the awardwinning Scottish Crannog Centre.

A visit to the Centre includes a self-guided exhibition, a guided crannog tour, and 'hands-on' ancient crafts and technology demonstrations. There is also a themed giftshop in which to browse offering an excellent selection of books, crafts, and related items. Special events run regularly featuring artists, musicians, skilled craft workers, and other specialists who, together with our own team of Iron Age Guides, actively bring the past to life. All in all, an excellent day out for adults and children alike, from ages 4+.

2013 Main Season: Open daily from 29th March to 31st October. Opening times: 29th March to 30 October from 10am to 5:30pm; 31st Oct 10-4:00pm. In all cases, last full tours are one hour before closing. Other off-season group bookings welcome by appointment.

Standard admissions are

Adults: £8.00; Seniors:£7.50; Children £6.00; Families from £21 (2+1). Event day admissions are slightly higher.

All tickets are valid throughout the day of purchase.

The Scottish Crannog Centre has been awarded a GOLD award for eight consecutive years for best practice in environmental management. As a fitting tribute to our ancestors, the Scottish Crannog Centre operates by a Green Code of Practice and environmental policy endorsed by all staff and volunteers. More.

Contact Us: +44(0)1887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk Updated 23rd May, 2013 Festival of Nettles Bank Holiday 27th May PAST EVENTS Galleries BIG STORMS: photos see also our Facebook page Past WinterWeek+ images 2011 FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL images