Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Balnacraig, Long Cairn
In or near Tarland.
Balnacraig, Long 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
Balnacraig, 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
Balnacraig, Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient site is notable for its prehistoric significance, marking it as an important archaeological feature in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0954, -2.8625
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: way/1156829654 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnacraig, Long Cairn?
- Balnacraig, Long Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5LE).
- What is Balnacraig, Long Cairn?
- Balnacraig, Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnacraig, Long Cairn?
- The nearest town is Tarland. Drivers can use postcode AB34 5LE.
- Is Balnacraig, Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Balnacraig, Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnacraig, Long Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5LE. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.