The Scottish Crannog Centre

A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland dating from 5,000 years ago. 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 2,600 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 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.

AWARD WINNING In rocognition of our dedication to quality, authenticity, and environmental responsibility, the Scottish Crannog Centre's range of awards includes: Visit Scotland Five-Star Visitor Attraction; Most Enjoyable Visitor Attraction in Perthshire; GOLD Award Winner for Environmental Best Practice; Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Award; a Civic Trust Award; Investors in People awards; Visit Scotland's Scottish Thistle Award for Small Business Marketing; and a 2006 Highly Commended National Business Award for environmental awareness.

The Centre is open daily from 1st April to 31st October, and on weekends throughout November. Opening times: April to October from 10am to 5:30pm, November from 10am to 4pm. In all cases, last full tours are one hour before closing. 2010 Admissions: Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.75 Children £4.50 Family from £21.00. Groups and Schools are welcome by advance booking (please email for a form: info@crannog.co.uk)

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.

Updated 2nd Feb, 2010 The Centre is now closed until 1st April.