Follies · Central Scotland
Cairn
In or near Almondbank.
Cairn is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Arthur Bruce — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Perth, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area PH1.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Cairn is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode PH1. This structure serves as an example of 18th-century architectural whimsy, designed to capture the imagination rather than serve a practical purpose.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.4217, -3.5072
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 3UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: n10699782001 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Pitcairngreen Hillfort
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Pitcairngreen
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Almondbank
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
St Serf's Church, 8 Bridgeton Brae, Almondbank
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Pitcairnfield
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.8 km
Pitcairngreen
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Perth Lade
Watermills · 0.9 km
Woodend
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Bertha Park
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.0 km
Logie Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Ruthven Road railway station
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Cromwellpark
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Pitcairngreen Hillfort
Pitcairngreen Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Pitcairngreen
Pitcairngreen — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Almondbank
Almondbank — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Serf's Church, 8 Bridgeton Brae, Almondbank
St Serf's Church, 8 Bridgeton Brae, Almondbank — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Pitcairnfield
Pitcairnfield — a burial mound in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Pitcairngreen
Pitcairngreen in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cairn
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Noah's Ark Caravan Park
Noah's Ark Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 2Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochmanor Holiday Lodge Park
Lochmanor Holiday Lodge Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Beech Hedge Caravan Site
Beech Hedge Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Erigmore Leisure Park
Erigmore Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
More follies in this region
📷 3
📷 3
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Campbell of Inverneil Mausoleum
Campbell of Inverneil Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Campbell of Jura Mausoleum
Campbell of Jura Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn?
- Cairn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 3UA).
- What is Cairn?
- Cairn is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 3UA.
- Is Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 3UA.