Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan
Also known as: An Càrn Bàn
In or near Ardrishaig.
Cairnbaan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnbaan is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Cairnbaan features some of the most intricate prehistoric rock art in Kilmartin Glen, with carvings dating back around 5,000 years. Visitors can explore three rocky outcrops displaying a variety of unique markings, accessible via a scenic wooded path.
From the Wikipedia article
Cairnbaan (Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Bàn) is a village situated on the Crinan Canal, in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. Cairnbaan is about halfway between Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp at the canal's eastern end and Crinan on the Sound of Jura to the west. Its name, from Scottish Gaelic, means white hill or white cairn. On the hill above the village there are cup and ring marks dating from the Iron Age. The Cairnbaan Hotel was built in about 1800 to cater for canal travellers. It was once a temperance hotel. It has featured in the television series The Tales of Para Handy, based on the novels of Neil Munro.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.0628, -5.4745
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnbaan?
- Cairnbaan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8BA).
- What is Cairnbaan?
- Cairnbaan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairnbaan?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8BA.
- Is Cairnbaan free to visit?
- Yes, Cairnbaan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairnbaan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8BA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.