Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Bernera Riot Cairn
In or near Callanish.
Bernera Riot Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bernera Riot Cairn is a memorial 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
Bernera Riot Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the Bernera Riot, a significant event in the region’s history. The cairn serves as a historical marker, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2368, -6.8536
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: node/745823331 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Ben Breaclete
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Great Bernera
Islands · 0.8 km
Bernera Museum
Museums · 1.2 km
Bernera Riot
Islands · 1.4 km
Norse Mill
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Rudh' an t-Saighdear, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Creag Ghride
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Breaclete
Watermills · 1.9 km
Dun Bharabhat, Great Bernera
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Dun Stuigh, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Dun Stuigh, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Croir Standing Stone
Stone circles · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bernera Riot Cairn?
- Bernera Riot Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9LT).
- What is Bernera Riot Cairn?
- Bernera Riot Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bernera Riot Cairn?
- The nearest town is Callanish. Drivers can use postcode HS2 9LT.
- Is Bernera Riot Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Bernera Riot Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bernera Riot Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9LT. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.