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Cnoc Freiceadain

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Cnoc Freiceadain is one of 49 chambered tombs the Albion Guide charts in Highland. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. The nearest railway station is Thurso, 10.3 km to the east. Hill of Shebster and Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig are among the chambered tombs within 2.8 km.

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