What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cathkin Braes, 'queen Mary's Cairn' 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.
Cairn; period likely Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its potential as a ceremonial or funerary monument, typical of prehistoric burial practices in Scotland.
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Places near here
Carmunnock, Cathkin BraesCoin(s) (roman) · 1 yd
Rutherglen, Cathkin Road, Cathkin Braes Golf CourseGolf Course (19th Century) (1889) · 181 yd
Small bridge over stream in Cathkin Braes Country ParkHeritage place · 200 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Cathkin BraesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 421 yd
Big WoodWood · 671 yd
Remains of Mitchell Hill High Flats, CastlemilkMountain or hill · 731 yd
Highflat FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 899 yd
Glasgow, Ardencraig Road, ChurchChurch (late 20th Century) · 917 yd
Queen Mary's SeatViewpoint · 1107 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1223 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Cathkin Marsh Wildlife ReserveNature reserve · 1279 yd
Mitchellhill tower blocks, CastlemilkCastle, fort or tower · 1418 yd