Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairnborrow Long Cairn
In or near Ruthven.
Cairnborrow Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Towiemore · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnborrow Long Cairn 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
Cairnborrow Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric structure is notable for its elongated shape, indicative of the burial practices of the era. It is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4596, -2.9127
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Towiemore — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/13638555418 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnborrow Long Cairn?
- Cairnborrow Long Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4XP).
- What is Cairnborrow Long Cairn?
- Cairnborrow Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairnborrow Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Towiemore, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4XP.
- Is Cairnborrow Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Cairnborrow Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairnborrow Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Towiemore, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4XP.