What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cairncoullie as Man-made underground passage(s) (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Cairncoullie is a prehistoric passage tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its underground passage and chamber structure indicate a significant ritual or burial site, reflecting early ceremonial practices in Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
CairncoullieNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 282 yd
Cairncoullie Croft, PitSand and Gravel Workings (period Unassigned) · 439 yd
West Mains of CairncoullieFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 484 yd
Cairncoullie School HouseSchool (period Unassigned) · 633 yd
Smithy CroftCroft (period Unassigned) · 638 yd
Drumgoudrum HillMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Coiliochbhar HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Castle HillockMotte (medieval)(possible), Man-made underground passage (prehistoric), Coin(s) (medieval) · 1.9 mi
Kildrummy CastleNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.4 mi
Davoch PlantationForest · 3.9 mi
Lumsden War MemorialMemorial · 4.9 mi
Corse CastleTower House (medieval) · 5.7 miOther information
Photo: Stanley Howe · CC BY-SA 2.0