📜 Cairnpapple Hill is a significant prehistoric ritual and burial site in central lowland Scotland, designated a scheduled ancient monument.
🔍 Used for ceremonies and burials from the Neolithic period through the Bronze and Iron Age. Summit at 312 meters, offering panoramic views across central Scotland.
🗿 Explore a Neolithic henge, timber circle, and Bronze Age cist graves.
🔭 Enjoy spectacular coast-to-coast views from 312m above sea level.
📚 A visitor center is available during the open season to learn about its history.
🚫 Site closed from October to March; tomb and visitor center inaccessible in winter.
💰 There is a small entrance fee during the open season.
🗓️ Visit between April and September for full access to the visitor center and tomb.
💰 Book tickets online for the best price.
🚶♀️ During winter, you can still wander the burial mound for free.
🌦️ Check weather conditions, especially if making a long journey.
💰 Adults £7.50-£8.50, Child £4.50-£5.00, Concession £6.00-£6.
80. Free for Historic Scotland members and carers.
🕒 April 1 to September 30: Daily, 10am to 4:30pm (last entry 4pm). Closed October 1 to March 31.
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