Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn - prehistoric
In or near Milltimber.
Cairn - prehistoric — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn - prehistoric 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 is a prehistoric burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. It is an archaeological site, significant for its insight into ancient burial practices. The site reflects the region's long history of human activity and cultural development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1160, -2.1942
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB15 9TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/2384614241 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn - prehistoric?
- Cairn - prehistoric is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB15 9TW).
- What is Cairn - prehistoric?
- Cairn - prehistoric — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn - prehistoric?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB15 9TW.
- Is Cairn - prehistoric free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn - prehistoric is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn - prehistoric?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB15 9TW.