Clava Cairns
Càrn Chlabhaidh
A Bronze Age burial site about 4,000 years old, with three cairns ringed by standing stones; widely believed to have inspired the stone circle in Outlander.
Clava Cairns lies in the River Nairn valley, about 2 km southeast of Culloden Battlefield. The site consists of two passage graves, a ring cairn and surrounding standing stones, built roughly 4,000 years ago. Some of the passages are aligned with the midwinter sunset. Set among ancient woodland, the site has a mysterious atmosphere and is often considered the inspiration for the Craigh na Dun stone circle in Outlander. It is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, open all day, and free to visit. The access path is narrow and parking is limited, so it is best combined with a visit to Culloden.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Culloden Battlefield
- Chanonry Point
- Fort George
- Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie
- Tomatin Distillery
- Inverness
- Cawdor Castle
- Dores Beach