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Cairnbaan Rock Art

No. 5 of 272 in Knapdale, No. 5 for history. History, in Cairnbaan, just outside Knapdale National Scenic Area.

Prehistoric rock art at Cairnbaan, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Website
historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kilmartin-glen-cairnbaan-rock-artOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.80 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lochgilphead Caravan ParkStay, in Lochgilphead, just outside the areaCamping
Meadow CampingStay, 4.9 km from Crinan, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lucy's at the Steamer Terminalin Ardrishaig, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Argyll Cafein Lochgilphead, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Marmalade Deliin Lochgilphead, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Rumblin' Tumin Ardrishaig, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
MACPool Activity Hub1.0 km from Lochgilphead, just outside the areaRainy day
Mid Argyll Sports Centre1.0 km from Lochgilphead, just outside the areaRainy day
The Egg Shedin Ardrishaig, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Kilmartin House Museum8.1 km from Cairnbaan, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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