Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Coille na Borgie Cairns
Coille na Borgie 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
Coille na Borgie 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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Official information
Coille na Borgie Cairns features two Neolithic burial cairns located in Sutherland, Scotland. The site includes elongated cairns with unique standing stones, known as orthostats, which are thought to have been used for ritual observances. Visitors can explore the easily accessible site and view the impressive stone arrangements.
Place summary
Coille na Borgie Cairns is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, representing ancient burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5002, -4.2061
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Official site
- www.britainexpress.com
Sources
- osm: node/6593048077 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coille na Borgie Cairns?
- Coille na Borgie Cairns is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7SQ).
- What is Coille na Borgie Cairns?
- Coille na Borgie Cairns — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coille na Borgie Cairns?
- Drivers can use postcode KW14 7SQ.
- Is Coille na Borgie Cairns free to visit?
- Yes, Coille na Borgie Cairns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coille na Borgie Cairns?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7SQ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.