Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Carn Ban Cairn
In or near Ardrishaig.
Carn Ban Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Jeffery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carn Ban 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Cairnbaan Rock Art features some of the most intricate prehistoric carvings in Kilmartin Glen, dating back approximately 5,000 years. Visitors can explore three separate rocky outcrops with unique markings, accessible via a well-maintained wooded path.
Place summary
Carn Ban Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its archaeological significance, contributing to the understanding of ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0603, -5.4708
- 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
- osm: way/246084574 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Carn Ban Cairn
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Dun Chuain, dun site
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Cairnbaan
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.4 km
Cairnbaan Rock Art
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.4 km
Cnoc na Moine
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Dun Na Maraig
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Dun Na Maraig
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Cnoc na Mòine
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Creag Ghlas
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Achnabreck Forest Rock Art
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Carn Ban Cairn
Carn Ban Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Chuain, dun site
Dun Chuain, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan
Cairnbaan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Rock Art
Cairnbaan Rock Art — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cnoc na Moine
Cnoc na Moine — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Carn Ban Cairn
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgilphead Caravan Park
Lochgilphead Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Leachive Caravan Park
Leachive Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Ardfern Motorhome Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Glendaruel Caravan & Camping Park
Glendaruel Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Castle Sween Holiday Park
Castle Sween Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Rock Art
Cairnbaan Rock Art — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Nether Largie Middle Cairn
Nether Largie Middle Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Ban Cairn?
- Carn Ban Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8BA).
- What is Carn Ban Cairn?
- Carn Ban Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carn Ban Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8BA.
- Is Carn Ban Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Carn Ban Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carn Ban Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8BA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.