Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Thing's Va, Cairn
In or near Halkirk.
Thing's Va, Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
KMLilley — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thing's Va, Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Thing's Va is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is notable for its historical significance and archaeological interest, reflecting ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5922, -3.5811
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389396265 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thing's Va, Cairn?
- Thing's Va, Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7XQ).
- What is Thing's Va, Cairn?
- Thing's Va, Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thing's Va, Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7XQ.
- Is Thing's Va, Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Thing's Va, Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thing's Va, Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7XQ.