Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Memsie
In or near Lonmay.
Cairn of Memsie — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn of Memsie 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 of Memsie is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric site is notable for its archaeological significance, providing insights into ancient burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6483, -2.0408
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: way/1205277512 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Memsie?
- Cairn of Memsie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 7AW).
- What is Cairn of Memsie?
- Cairn of Memsie — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn of Memsie?
- The nearest town is Lonmay. Drivers can use postcode AB43 7AW.
- Is Cairn of Memsie free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn of Memsie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn of Memsie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 7AW. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.