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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands

Nicolson Cairn

In or near John o'Groats.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Nicolson Cairn — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Auckengill Pier - geograph.org.uk - 2630638

Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Nicolson Cairn is a memorial 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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From the Wikipedia article

Iain Nicolson (born 13 October 1976) is a Scottish former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for SJF Central Division 1 side Renfrew.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
58.5554, -3.0831
District
Highland
Postcode
KW1 4XR
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Official site
www.brochs.co.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nicolson Cairn?
Nicolson Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4XR).
What is Nicolson Cairn?
Nicolson Cairn — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Nicolson Cairn?
The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4XR.
Is Nicolson Cairn free to visit?
Yes, Nicolson Cairn is free to enter.
How do I get to Nicolson Cairn?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4XR. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.