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Burial mounds & barrows in Scottish Highlands

107 burial mounds & barrows to visit in Scottish Highlands. Oldest in our list: Iona Abbey (563). Most are norman medieval in date (3 of 107).

Arbroath Abbey

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands

Arbroath Abbey

Arbroath Abbey — abbey in Arbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom.

↗ historicenvironment.scot

Fort Augustus Abbey

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands

Fort Augustus Abbey

Fort Augustus Abbey — monastery in Highland, Scotland, UK.

↗ clansmancentre.uk

Iona Abbey

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands

Iona Abbey

Iona Abbey — abbey in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

↗ ionahistory.org.uk

Iona Nunnery

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands

Iona Nunnery

Iona Nunnery — abbey in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

↗ ionaheritage.co.uk

Saddell Abbey

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands

Saddell Abbey

Saddell Abbey — abbey in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

HMS K4

HMS K4 in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

HMS K17

HMS K17 in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Ski road - geograph.org.uk - 6377905

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ cairngormreindeer.co.uk

The Crinan Canal, Mooring Point At Cairnbaan Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3072683

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairnbaan Rock Art

Cairnbaan Rock Art — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historicenvironment.scot

Another view from the north of Newtonmore Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 875120

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairngorm Alpacas

Cairngorm Alpacas — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ cairngormalpacas.co.uk

Nether Largie Mid Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 1697013

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Nether Largie Middle Cairn

Nether Largie Middle Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Glebe Cairn, Kilmartin - geograph.org.uk - 827782

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Glebe Cairn

Glebe Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Hysterical Scotland strike again - geograph.org.uk - 7630846

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Nether Largie North Cairn

Nether Largie North Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Nether Largie South cairn - geograph.org.uk - 5395433

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Nether Largie South Cairn

Nether Largie South Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Dunchraigaig Cairn - Cist at side of cairn - geograph.org.uk - 7879587

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Dunchraigaig Cairn

Dunchraigaig Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Field by Ri Cruin Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 995050

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ri Cruin Cairn

Ri Cruin Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Standing Stone at Lochcraignish - geograph.org.uk - 1991550

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Kintraw Cairn

Kintraw Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Through Fettercairn Arch (1979) - geograph.org.uk - 2119891

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Fettercairn Royal Arch

Fettercairn Royal Arch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

St Devenick's Bieldside - geograph.org.uk - 7344233

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairn - prehistoric

Cairn - prehistoric — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Rear of Dalcross Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6746958

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Dalcross Chambered Cairn

Dalcross Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ dalcross.org

Clachan Burn - geograph.org.uk - 1706539

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Lephinkill Chambered Cairn

Lephinkill Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Glendaruel, Auchategan Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 203331

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ardachearanbeg Neolithic Cairn

Ardachearanbeg Neolithic Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Chambered Cairn below Hatharsal, South Uist - geograph.org.uk - 4660495

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Chambered Cairn

Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Missed the Boat - geograph.org.uk - 8066708

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn

Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ cne-siar.gov.uk

View to Gearraidh Bhailteas - geograph.org.uk - 8069319

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cille Pheadair Square Cairn

Cille Pheadair Square Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ kildonanmuseum.co.uk

Tables with a view - geograph.org.uk - 7245025

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Greadal Fhinn Chambered Cairn

Greadal Fhinn Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Lichen-covered heath at Yarrows. - geograph.org.uk - 1502789

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Warehouse long cairn

Warehouse long cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Lichen-covered heath at Yarrows. - geograph.org.uk - 1502789

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Warehouse round cairn

Warehouse round cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Ruins of Calda House - geograph.org.uk - 1500486

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Neolithic Chambered Cairn

Neolithic Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Looking back towards Migdale Rock - geograph.org.uk - 325667

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Red Dog chambered cairn

Red Dog chambered cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Lochan near Rockhill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3225724

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Rockhill Farm Cairn

Rockhill Farm Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Strathmore farmland - geograph.org.uk - 342574

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Haer Cairn

Haer Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairn of Arthurhouse

Cairn of Arthurhouse — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

South Warrackston - geograph.org.uk - 440654

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Corrie Cairn

Corrie Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Farmland looking towards Posties Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2081879

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairn Riv

Cairn Riv — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Temperantia window, Ford Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 2579408

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ford Cairn

Ford Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Scottag Cairn, Broch

Scottag Cairn, Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Leosag (possible cairn or broch)

Leosag (possible cairn or broch) — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Path to Quebec Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 8203932

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Carn A' Chait, cairn

Carn A' Chait, cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Bonar Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 83309

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Carn Mor, broch or cairn site

Carn Mor, broch or cairn site — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

A828 near Benderloch - geograph.org.uk - 4187647

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Culcharron, cairn site

Culcharron, cairn site — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairnborrow Long Cairn

Cairnborrow Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Long Cairn (Glenurquhart North East) - geograph.org.uk - 4252710

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Glenurquhart, Long Cairn

Glenurquhart, Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Oil Rig and Rainbow - geograph.org.uk - 4511169

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Kinrive East Long Cairn

Kinrive East Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Camster Cairns - geograph.org.uk - 431568

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Camster Long Cairn

Camster Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Gorse at the southeast edge of Cairn Catto - geograph.org.uk - 919742

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)

Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Power Lines at Correchrevie - geograph.org.uk - 2272372

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Corriechrevie Cairn

Corriechrevie Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

On The Crinan Canal - geograph.org.uk - 4685156

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Carn Ban Cairn

Carn Ban Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historicenvironment.scot

Fields below Letterbeg - geograph.org.uk - 543909

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Bucharn Cairn

Bucharn Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Beacharr. - geograph.org.uk - 138992

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Beacharra Chambered Long Cairn

Beacharra Chambered Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

The Cairn of Cairn o Mount - geograph.org.uk - 9185

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Cairn O' Mount

Cairn O' Mount — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

B9134 approaching Crosston - geograph.org.uk - 4603288

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Melgund Cottage Cairn

Melgund Cottage Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

The A816 in Argyllshire - geograph.org.uk - 884041

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ballymeanoch Barrow

Ballymeanoch Barrow — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ historic-scotland.gov.uk

Camster Round Cairn from NE - geograph.org.uk - 910125

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Camster Round Cairn

Camster Round Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

A banner at Newtonmore Shinty Ground - geograph.org.uk - 4171169

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Newtownmore Cairn (Prehistoric)

Newtownmore Cairn (Prehistoric) — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ canmore.org.uk

Roadside Lochan - geograph.org.uk - 2331462

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ring Cairn of Granish

Ring Cairn of Granish — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

↗ her.highland.gov.uk

Bridge over the River Livet - geograph.org.uk - 4959208

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Ring Cairn

Ring Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Raigmore Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 8272492

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Raigmore Ring Cairn

Raigmore Ring Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Graveyard at St Ninian's Chapel (ruin) - geograph.org.uk - 2098176

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Millcraig Chambered Cairn

Millcraig Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Looking towards Loch Shin from the Ord - geograph.org.uk - 437377

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

The Ord, chambered cairns, cairns, settlements and field systems

The Ord, chambered cairns, cairns, settlements and field systems — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.