Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairns
Cairns — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairns is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cairns are burial mounds located in the Scottish Islands. These ancient structures are significant as they represent early funerary practices in the region. Their design and construction reflect the cultural heritage of the communities that inhabited the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2605, -2.9828
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8630038194 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns?
- Cairns is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DR).
- What is Cairns?
- Cairns — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairns?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DR.
- Is Cairns free to visit?
- Yes, Cairns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairns?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.