What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cairnwhin as Cairn (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. 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
Benan HillCultivation Remains (period Unassigned), Enclosure (period Unassigned) · 1759 yd
BalligmorrieCairn (prehistoric) · 1.2 mi
KirklandCultivation Remains (post Medieval), Farmstead (post Medieval) · 1.4 mi
KirkdominaeChapel (medieval), Well (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Kirkland HillMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Oak WoodWood · 2.8 mi
Black WoodWood · 3.1 mi
Laggan HillMountain / peak · 3.3 mi
Pinwherry CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.7 mi
John Snell MemorialMemorial · 4.0 mi
Bynehill CemeteryCemetery (mid 20th Century) · 4.3 mi
Lead Mine BurnNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 4.3 miOther information
Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0