Cairnpaple Hill

Cairnpaple Hill, Torphichen, Bathgate, EH48 4LY.
Cairnpapple Hill is one of the best known pre-historic sites on the mainland of Scotland. The site consists of both ceremonial and burial monuments.

The first traces of human activity on Cairnpapple dates back 5500 years ago - to the early Neolithic. During the Bronze age, the use of the site changed from ceremonial to burial. Burials were placed under cairns, in shallow graves and in unlined pits.
Opening Times:

1st Apr-30th Sep 9:30-18:30  Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Opening times listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before departure.

Contact Information:

Telephone 01506 634622
Website  http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk


Admission/Prices:

  Adult £3.00
Child £1.30
Concessions £2.30

Prices listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before departure.

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