Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Merk
In or near Halkirk.
Cairn Merk — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn Merk 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
Cairn Merk is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a notable example of prehistoric funerary practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4390, -3.4864
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/1385177256 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Merk?
- Cairn Merk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6UP).
- What is Cairn Merk?
- Cairn Merk — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn Merk?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6UP.
- Is Cairn Merk free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn Merk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn Merk?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6UP.