Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath, Long Cairn
In or near Tain.
Carn Liath, Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tain · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carn Liath, 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
Carn Liath, Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric site features a long, elongated structure typical 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
- 57.7898, -4.1380
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1487694572 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Liath, Long Cairn?
- Carn Liath, Long Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carn Liath, Long Cairn?
- Carn Liath, Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carn Liath, Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 5.8 km away. Its coordinates are 57.7898°, -4.1380°.
- Is Carn Liath, Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Carn Liath, Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carn Liath, Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 5.8 km away.