Achaidh

Nearest town:
Dornoch (13km E)
OS reference:
NH67159116
OS sheet:
21
Latitude:
57° 53' 24.62 N
Longitude:
4° 14' 28.12 W
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Images

Image of Achaidh (Chambered Cairn) by GLADMAN

Looking across the chamber with the fine lintel in the foreground.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 7, 2016
Image of Achaidh (Chambered Cairn) by GLADMAN

Even a visit made under far from ideal weather conditions was very rewarding. An enigmatic site, this.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 7, 2016
Image of Achaidh (Chambered Cairn) by GLADMAN

As with the not-too-distant Kyleoag, the chambered cairn boasts a fine lintel still in situ.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 7, 2016

Articles

Achaidh

thelonious
thelonious Jul 16, 2014

13/07/2014 – Achaidh chambered cairn (also known as Cairn Of The Red Dog) is similar to Kyleoag chambered cairn and a visit to both makes for a nice walk. Achaidh is easily accessed via the track from the west and also waymarked tracks from Spinningdale. The cairn is a good one. Pretty big with visible chamber and a great lintel over the passage into it. Good location with lovely views. Look out for Rivra cairn just to the SW of it as well.

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