Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava
In or near Westhill.
Balnuaran of Clava — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnuaran of Clava is a other 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
Balnuaran of Clava is a significant prehistoric site featuring ancient burial monuments and the remains of a medieval chapel. The site, which dates back around 4,000 years, offers insights into the beliefs and practices of Bronze Age society.
Place summary
Balnuaran of Clava is a prehistoric burial site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its well-preserved passage graves and stone circles, dating back to the Neolithic period. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its historical significance and archaeological value.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4731, -4.0736
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 6.8 km
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/41662537 (ODbL)
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Balnuaran of Clava Central — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Balnuaran of Clava NE
Balnuaran of Clava NE — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Balnuaran of Clava SW
Balnuaran of Clava SW — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnuaran of Clava?
- Balnuaran of Clava is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5EJ).
- What is Balnuaran of Clava?
- Balnuaran of Clava — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnuaran of Clava?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5EJ.
- Is Balnuaran of Clava free to visit?
- Yes, Balnuaran of Clava is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnuaran of Clava?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5EJ.