Opening times and prices

Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns is free to visit and is open year-round.

How to get here

6.5 miles south east of Creetown, on the A75.

Parking available.

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Address

6.5 miles south east of Creetown on the A75
Dumfries and Galloway

National Grid reference:

NX 518 540

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