Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Barbeck Cairn
In or near Lochawe.
Barbeck Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barbeck Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Barbeck Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric site, contributing to the understanding of ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.3487, -5.1582
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1249724449 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barbeck Cairn?
- Barbeck Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1HQ).
- What is Barbeck Cairn?
- Barbeck Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barbeck Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1HQ.
- Is Barbeck Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Barbeck Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barbeck Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1HQ.