Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava NE
In or near Westhill.
Balnuaran of Clava NE — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnuaran of Clava NE is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Clava Cairns is a significant prehistoric site in Scotland, featuring ancient burial monuments that date back around 4,000 years. Visitors can explore the remains of a cemetery that has been a sacred place for millennia, along with the remnants of a medieval chapel.
Place summary
Balnuaran of Clava NE is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a group of burial mounds dating from the Bronze Age, notable for their unique chambered cairns and standing stones. The site is part of a larger complex that illustrates ancient funerary practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4735, -4.0732
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 6.7 km
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/41662528 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnuaran of Clava NE?
- Balnuaran of Clava NE is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5EJ).
- What is Balnuaran of Clava NE?
- Balnuaran of Clava NE — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnuaran of Clava NE?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5EJ.
- Is Balnuaran of Clava NE free to visit?
- Yes, Balnuaran of Clava NE is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnuaran of Clava NE?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5EJ.