What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records West Cairngaan Cottage as Cottage (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. 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
West CairngaanField Boundary(s) (period Unassigned) · 256 yd
CardrainFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 425 yd
KnockantomachieCist (period Unassigned)(possible) · 447 yd
East CairngaanFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 632 yd
Peep-o-day: Port Kemin, Rhinns of Galloway, North ChannelBrig (19th Century) · 802 yd
Knock KnoweMountain / peak · 1235 yd
Fair Morn: West Tarbet, Mull of Galloway, North ChannelMotor Drifter (20th Century)-(1961), Motor Trawler (20th Century)-(1961) · 1640 yd
East TarbetBay · 1.2 mi
Cairnie HillMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
AuchneightCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1.4 mi
Kennedy's CairnMemorial · 1.4 mi
RSPB Mull of Galloway Visitor CentreVisitor information · 2.0 mi