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Clava Cairns, Scottish Highlands

4.6

#11 of 62 in Historic Sites in Scottish Highlands

Clava Cairns is located in Scottish Highlands. To visit Clava Cairns on your trip to Culloden Moor, use our Culloden Moor planning website .

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Clava Cairns Reviews

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By Mohamed M On March 24, 2018

Es war ein langer Weg bis zum Ziel. Keine Verkehrsmittel oder Busverbindung. Gefährlich zu laufen auf sehr engen Weg reicht für nur ein Auto. Ohne Fussweg. more »

It was a long way to the finish. No transport or bus connection. Dangerous to run on very narrow way enough for only one car. Without walking.

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By Kassie A On March 18, 2018

If you are visiting the battlefield anyway, it's worth the five minutes drive to the Clava Cairns, especially if you are an Outlander fan, as these are reminiscent of Craigh na Dun). The Cairns are a ... more »
By Juanjo Y On March 18, 2018

Es un lugar curioso. Merece la pena ir a primera hora, cuando no hay nadie y todo está en silencio. Es una visita rápida de no más de 30-45 minutos. more »

It is a curious place. It is worth going early, when there is no one and all is silent. It is a quick tour of no more than 30 - 45 minutes.

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By Rits M On October 18, 2017

Lovely little quiet spot with Bronze Age graves. Nothing gory, just beautiful mounds of stones that look like a wonderful final resting place. Some have entrances to them and you can walk into them, they look like they are meant for a couple of people at most. There are about 4 at this location. It's open all times and weathers since it's outdoor and it's free. If you're in the area you should swing by.

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By Phillip Harris On September 8, 2017

"The best things come in little packages". Thought provoking and educational. Nice historic viaduct just outside. Now off to the pub.

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By ROAVR Unmanned Aviation On August 23, 2017

Clava Cairns is near our base. It is a collection of stone burial mounds. Most people visit the site as an add on to the nearby Culloden Battlefield where there are toilets and a cafe!! Parking is limited so avoid busy sunny days as often coach parties visit and block up the site. On an early morning or late evening it's a lovely spot, very magical. It's not a bad 30min walk down from the battlefield if you fancy stretching your legs.

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By Beth Zelfer On September 17, 2017

This is an amazing place! 4000 years and it seems like they could have only been there a few short years. Never seen so many standing stones in such a small area!

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By Marcelo KS On September 23, 2017

Very interesting place. I do not have much to say about it. I definitively recommend to stop by if you are around and like history.

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