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Opening times and prices

Clava Cairns is free to visit and is open year-round.

How to get here

Signposted from the B9091, 300 yards east of Culloden Battlefield.

Please be aware that there is a vehicle weight restriction of 17 tonnes on the access road.

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Address

Bulnuaran of Clava
Near Inverness
IV2 5EU

National Grid reference:

NH 752 439

Facilities

  • Coach parking
  • Car parking
An aerial photo of Edzell Castle showing the red sandstone ruined castle alongside the ornate walled garden. The site is surrounded by trees and green countryside.

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