Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Battle of the Braes Cairn
Battle of the Braes Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of the Braes Cairn is a memorial 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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Place summary
The Battle of the Braes Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates a significant event in local history, marking the site of the 1882 conflict between crofters and landowners. This memorial serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by rural communities in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3456, -6.1206
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: node/4085617948 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of the Braes Cairn?
- Battle of the Braes Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9NJ).
- What is Battle of the Braes Cairn?
- Battle of the Braes Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of the Braes Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9NJ.
- Is Battle of the Braes Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of the Braes Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of the Braes Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9NJ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.