Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Arthurhouse
In or near Auchenblae.
Cairn of Arthurhouse — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn of Arthurhouse 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
The Cairn of Arthurhouse is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This archaeological site is notable for its historical significance in the region, reflecting ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8636, -2.3931
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/11069993561 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- Cairn of Arthurhouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1JJ).
- What is Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- Cairn of Arthurhouse — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1JJ.
- Is Cairn of Arthurhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn of Arthurhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1JJ.