* Astronomy

Cairnholy - Chambered Cairns

Cairnholy 1 and 2 are a couple of beautifully preserved chambered cairns situated in a spectacular location on the gently sloping hills above the Galloway Coast between Gatehouse of Fleet and Creetown. In this short video a gaelic speaking gentleman describes the sites.

Cairnholy Chambered cairns

Cairnholy, above Wigtown Bay near Dumfries, is the site of the remains of two impressive chambered cairns. Although heavily robbed, the large stones forming the facade and chamber have been left. Cairnholy I measures some 45 metres long by 10 metres wide.
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