Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn
In or near Golspie.
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skelbo Wood Long 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
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric structure exemplifies ancient funerary practices and is notable for its length and construction techniques.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.9212, -4.0506
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1488553098 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3QH).
- What is Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- Skelbo Wood Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3QH.
- Is Skelbo Wood Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3QH.