Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
In or near Evanton.
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alness · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carn Liath Chambered 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
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric site is notable for its chambered structure, which reflects the funerary practices of ancient communities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.6667, -4.3663
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV16 9XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Alness — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1239220482 (ODbL)
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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 — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Carn Liath Chambered Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is free to enter.
- 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.