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Cairnpapple Hill

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

One of the most important prehistoric monuments in Scotland. Used as burial and ceremonial site from 3000 to 1400 BC. Central part of monument under cement dome with ladder leading down to interior. Views from the hill.
Torphichen, Lothian, Scotland

About Cairnpapple Hill
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: 3 m (5 km) N Bathgate, near Torphichen (B792). Narrow, winding road.
Phone: 01506 634 622
Historic Scotland
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OS NS987 717
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 56.5 miles away Norham - 59 miles away Etal - 62.2 miles away Ford - 63.2 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 64 miles away Tweedmouth - 64.1 miles away Spittal - 64.8 miles away Wooler - 68.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Cairnpapple Hill

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Longhouse - 18.8 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Crook of Devon, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

Thorntree Barn - 27 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Stirling, Central Scotland Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £275

Creg-Ny-Baa - 28.6 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Freuchie, Fife Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £310

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Nearest Hotels

Kaim Park Hotel - 2.2 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Edinburgh, Lothian Stay from: £40.00

Cairn Hotel - 2.4 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Edinburgh, Lothian Stay from: £29.00

West Port - 3.7 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Linlithgow, Central Scotland Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ashbank Guest House - 5.9 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Falkirk, Central Scotland From: £50.00

Ardbrae House B&B - 12.6 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Cramond Bridge, Lothian From: £70.00

Ardbrae House - 12.7 miles from Cairnpapple Hill Edinburgh, Lothian From: £32.00

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