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Clava Cairns, Scottish Highlands

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#11 of 39 in Historic Sites in Scottish Highlands
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  • August 20, 2017
    Feel the energy of the place. Fantastic conservation. the path does very well walk, the bus leaves at the intersection at 1 .5 mile. The path is very nice
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  • August 20, 2017
    This is reportedly the inspiration for the stones in Outlander TV series. It was quiet and serene. Only one other family visiting when we were there. Hard to conceive how old they are and how they wer...  more »
  • August 18, 2017
    This was a very neat place to visit. There is no tourists information, only a parking lot. Guidebooks can explain the site better. Very short distance from both Culloden and Cawdor Castle, and it is f...  more »
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  • July 30, 2017
    I love it here. I think it's wonderful to be able to wander around these ancient stones and feel the energy. If you're an Outlander fan, this place has even more meaning. But, this place is beginning to be better known, and tour busses and crowds are more common here in 2017 than they were at my last visit in 2013.
  • April 27, 2017
    Amazing to see something that old. Only one sign, would be great to have a few smaller signs at the tombs explaining a bit more. Beautiful surrounding countryside
  • April 20, 2017
    Super cool burial Cairns in great condition. They are massive and give such a sense of awe. There is only one sign there so worth reading up on them before you go.
  • May 17, 2017
    A place steeped In history. Clava cairns was the inspiration behind Craigh nah dun in outlander. The stones date back to bronze age.
  • June 4, 2017
    A mystical, inspiring place. Definitely worth a visit
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