Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Stirling Cairn
In or near Whitehills.
Stirling Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stirling 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
Stirling Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. It is an important archaeological site, reflecting the region's ancient burial practices. The cairn's historical significance adds to the cultural landscape of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6301, -2.5494
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB45 3US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: way/1487808896 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stirling Cairn?
- Stirling Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 3US).
- What is Stirling Cairn?
- Stirling Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stirling Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode AB45 3US.
- Is Stirling Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Stirling Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stirling Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 3US. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.