Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Grey Cairn Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Grey Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ewen Rennie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grey Cairn Broch 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
Grey Cairn Broch is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is characteristic of the Iron Age, showcasing the architectural style of brochs, which are drystone towers unique to Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4910, -3.3217
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1385331791 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grey Cairn Broch?
- Grey Cairn Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5XH).
- What is Grey Cairn Broch?
- Grey Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grey Cairn Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5XH.
- Is Grey Cairn Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Grey Cairn Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grey Cairn Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5XH.