Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Glebe Cairn
In or near Kilmartin.
Glebe Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
E Gammie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Glebe 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
Glebe Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric structure serves as a significant archaeological site, reflecting the region's ancient burial practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1338, -5.4889
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/246795642 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glebe Cairn?
- Glebe Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RW).
- What is Glebe Cairn?
- Glebe Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glebe Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RW.
- Is Glebe Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Glebe Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glebe Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RW. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.