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Cnoc Freiceadain Long Cairns is free to visit and open year-round.

How to get here

6 mile South-west of Thurso on A836.

Strong footwear recommended.

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Address

Near Thurso
Caithness

National Grid reference:

ND 013 654

Single stone on grassy slope with distant sea and islands under clear sky.

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