Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) — 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
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) 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
Cairn Catto, also known as Catto Long Barrow, is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is notable for its prehistoric significance, representing a long barrow used for burial practices. Its age and construction provide insight into the region's ancient history and rituals.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4693, -1.8780
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: way/204110698 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 3LR).
- Is Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 3LR. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.