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Dun Trossary, long cairn 200m SE of Trossary

No. 16 of 116 in South Uist Machair, No. 14 for history. History, 2.8 km from East Kilbride, just outside South Uist Machair National Scenic Area.

A long cairn, protected as a scheduled monument, near Trossary on South Uist, close to East Kilbride.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
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Kilbride CampsiteStay, 1.1 km from East KilbrideCamping
(3 pitches - booking advisable)Stay, 4.1 km from East Kilbride, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Kilbride Cafe1.1 km from East KilbrideFood and pubs
Polochar Inn3.6 km from North BoisdaleFood and pubs
The Politician2.7 km from East Kilbride, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Lochboisdale Café6.0 km from East Kilbride, just outside the areaFood and pubs

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