Arcan Mains

Nearest town:
Dingwall (7km NE)
OS reference:
NH5030853530
OS sheet:
26
Latitude:
57° 32' 50 N
Longitude:
4° 30' 5.6 W
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Images

Image of Arcan Mains (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

South looking north, the cairn can just about be made out.

Image credit: drew/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 26, 2022
Image of Arcan Mains (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Looking south west, the outline of the cairn can just about be seen.

Image credit: drew/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 26, 2022
Image of Arcan Mains (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Looking north, the mist still hanging about, large kerbs, some of which have been moved.

Image credit: drew/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 26, 2022
Image of Arcan Mains (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Approaching from the south east, the cairn is in among the trees.

Image credit: drew/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 26, 2022

Articles

Arcan Mains

drewbhoy
drewbhoy Jan 11, 2023

After crossing the Orrin Bridge (A832) we walked up to Arcan Mains Farm, past the barns until a gate leading north. The remains of the cairn can be seen amongst the trees after climbing a gentle slope.

Not much remains, the bulk of the cairn has been removed, kerbs have been scattered, only a barely visible outline of the once 16m site can be seen. Still what’s left is protected by a fence so no more damage can be done.

An almost site. Good location.

Visited 20/10/2022.

Folklore

Arcan Mains
Cairn(s)
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Jan 11, 2023

The name applies to the remains of a stone circle situate about 4 chains S E [South East] of Arcan Mains 4 of the stones are upright the remainder are fallen It is also locally stated to have been also used as a burial place for unbaptized children.

Scotland’s Places

Sites within 20km of Arcan Mains

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