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The Scottish Crannog Centre is situated in Kenmore, Aberfeldy.   A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland.    

The earliest crannog in Scotland is thought to be five thousand years old. They were built, modified and used up until the 17th century AD. The prehistoric crannog was originally served as status symbols, refuges in times of trouble, farmers' homesteads, and hunting and fishing

The Scottish Crannog Centre

The recreated crannog is as authentic as possible and is unique in Scotland. It was built by re-discovering ancient technology using the same timber species discovered in the original crannog on which it is based.  The access to the crannog is via a timber walkway of round, alder logs. There is rustic seating and the comforts of an early Celtic Home inside.

The Exhibition Centre houses some early Iron Age artefacts.  These are originals from the Oakbank Crannog. The Oakbank Crannog was the first ever underwater excavation of a crannog and started in 1980. It was chosen because it was the only site where the timber stumps of a walkway survived and organic remains were visible before excavation.  

Videos, structural timbers in wet tanks, interpretative panels and models can be enjoyed at the Centre and a feel-discovery-box will keep the children amused.  You may visit the Gift Shop which offers a superb selection of crafts, books and related goods.

Opening Times

Open daily from 15th March until 31st October and on weekends during November
March to October -  10am to 5.30pm    November - 10am to 4pm

The last full tour is one hour before closing.  

Prices

Adults £5.25 Seniors £4.25  Children £3.50 Family from £15

The Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore
Loch Tay
Aberfeldy
Perthshire  PH15 2HY

Telephone- 01887 830583  

E mail - info@crannog.co.uk   

Please contact below for further details or visit the web site link to your right.

Wool, goat fibre and bracken is stuffed into the woven hazel walls to provide insulation and to keep out drafts. There is a range of dried herbs and plants hanging from the rafters.  The authentic materials produce authentic smells and sounds.  

There is no artificial equipment in use in the crannog. On display by the back door of the house is a loom.  It bears a replica of the scrap of cloth discovered at Oakbank Crannog.  Pots and recreated domestic utensils are placed near the hearth.