Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Bucharn Cairn
In or near Torphins.
Bucharn Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nigel Corby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bucharn 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.
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Place summary
Bucharn Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is significant for its historical and archaeological value, reflecting the region's prehistoric funerary practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0268, -2.5627
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/251948812 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bucharn Cairn?
- Bucharn Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NQ).
- What is Bucharn Cairn?
- Bucharn Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bucharn Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6NQ.
- Is Bucharn Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Bucharn Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bucharn Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NQ.