Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Nicolson Cairn
In or near John o'Groats.
Nicolson Cairn — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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.
Photo gallery
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
- osm: node/13326021591 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Iain Nicolson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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?
- 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.