What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cairney Knowe as Clearance Cairn(s) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
AppinPot (brass)(period Unassigned) · 1311 yd
St Connel's Chapel and WellChapel (early Medieval), Enclosure (early Medieval), Holy Well (early Medieval) · 1.4 mi
Jarney HillMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Bail HillMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
Castle HillFort (period Unassigned) · 2.8 mi
GlenmannaHouse (period Unassigned), Outbuilding(s) (period Unassigned) · 2.9 mi
Wet WoodForest · 3.0 mi
Back WoodWood · 3.0 mi
CaitlochBarracks (17th Century), House (post Medieval) - (18th Century), House (19th Century), Prison (17th Century) · 3.4 mi
Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)Walking route · 3.7 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 4.0 mi
CraigturraCave (period Unassigned), Scraper (tool) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 4.1 mi