Cairnpapple Hill, Scotland, 4,000 Year Old Burial Mound, Henge & Ritual Site, West Lothian, Scotland

Cairnpapple Hill is a fascinating Neolithic and Bronze Age site in Scotland, run by Historic Scotland. There's a small visitor centre, manned by very knowledgeable and friendly staff, who really help to bring the place alive. The site is located on a prominent hill, offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, all the way to the Queensferry Bridges and the Firth of Forth. I'd always try to go on a day of clear weather, if you can, to enjoy the incredible views.

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It's about a couple of miles outside Bathgate in West Lothian and it takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour to drive there from Edinburgh City Centre (leave plenty of time). It's worth noting that there are some steps and a little bit of a climb up to the complex, which does make access more tricky for anyone with mobility needs. It's also a descent in to the cairn itself, via quite a steep ladder, so please do be aware of this and be careful. I have some issues with one of my legs, but managed to get down safely. Please also note that the site currently has no toilet facilities.

The highlight of a visit has to be the reconstructed graves inside the modern cairn. There is a charge to enter the cairn itself which I was happy to pay. Do ask for concessions, which may be applicable. I found the site to have a very interesting atmosphere and ambience, which along with the amazing views, made it well worth a visit. If you're not really into history and ancient monuments it may not be for you, but I found it to be fascinating and personally felt that the views were worth it alone (which are free!).

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