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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn

In or near Evanton.

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn β€” archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.

Bridge over Black Rock Gorge - geograph.org.uk - 6032872

Richard Dorrell β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Alness Β· 7.6 km

About

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Place summary

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient burial mound features a distinctive chambered structure, indicative of Neolithic burial practices. The site offers insight into early human activity in the region, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the significance of this historical landmark.

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Coordinates
57.6667, -4.3663
District
Highland
Postcode
IV16 9XR
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Alness β€” 7.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Black Rock Gorge - geograph.org.uk - 4991325πŸ“· 3

Burial mounds & barrows Β· Scottish Highlands

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn

Carn Liath Chambered Cairn β€” a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Footbridge over the Black Rock Gorge - geograph.org.uk - 4991279πŸ“· 4

Caves Β· Scottish Highlands

Black Rock Gorge

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Minor road below Fyrish - geograph.org.uk - 7896638πŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands

Swordale

Swordale in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Road to Redburn - geograph.org.uk - 2212140πŸ“· 4

Other places Β· Scottish Highlands

Easter Ross

Easter Ross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

EvantonπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· Scottish Highlands

Evanton

Evanton β€” village in Kiltearn parish, Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Blackrock Bunkhouse Evanton - geograph.org.uk - 1858769πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Black Rock Holiday Park

Black Rock Holiday Park β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

Free↗ blackrockcaravanandcampingpark.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Carn Liath Chambered Cairn

Places to stay

Blackrock Bunkhouse Evanton - geograph.org.uk - 1858769πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Black Rock Holiday Park

Black Rock Holiday Park β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

Free↗ blackrockcaravanandcampingpark.co.uk
Pedestrian level crossing, Dingwall - geograph.org.uk - 6935742πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Highlands

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club β€” a caravan park in scotland highlands.

A9 near Kincraig House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3851766πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— kincraigcastle.co.uk
Derelict site, Conon Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6647488πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Conon Bridge Hotel

Conon Bridge Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

Snowy morning in Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 6031283πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge

Holly Lodge β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.

β†— holly-lodge.scotlandeo.co.uk
Remains of the A9 - geograph.org.uk - 2156560πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Delny Glamping

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Places to eat & drink

Invergordon - High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5201191πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

β†— her.highland.gov.uk
Snowy morning in Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 6031283πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Blackfriars pub, Academy St, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5919805πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Fraser Street, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5853233πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

67 Church Street, Inverness

67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Inverness Victorian Market - geograph.org.uk - 8294620πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

β†— her.highland.gov.uk
Entrance plaza, Inverness railway station - geograph.org.uk - 4526785πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands

Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve

Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve β€” forested nature reserve in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands

Abernethy Forest

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Forest track near Abriachan - geograph.org.uk - 6921349πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands

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Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV16 9XR).
What is Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn β€” archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
How do I get to Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
The nearest railway station is Alness, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV16 9XR.
How do I get to Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
The nearest railway station is Alness, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV16 9XR.