Cairnholy, above Wigtown Bay near Dumfries, is the site of the remains of two impressive chambered cairns.
Cairnholy II, on top of a small hillock measures 20 metres by 12 metres. Legend has it that this is the tomb of the mythical king Galdus.
1/4 Capstone and portal, from the south.
2/4 From the south, again.
3/4 From the front, looking south-west.
4/4 From the front, looking west.
Nearby Sites
0km Cairnholy I Chambered Cairn
3km Cauldside Burn Cairn and Stone Circle Stone Circle; Cairn
4km Glenquicken Stone Circle
13km Torhousekie Stone Circle; Stone Row
17km Boreland Stone Row
18km Drumtroddan Standing Stones
18km Drumtroddan Rock Art Cup and Ring Marks
(NB: All distances are as-the-crow-flies. Lochs, mountains and beautiful winding roads will make it further. Sometimes much further.)