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Cairn Collection (page 3)

A cairn, a symbol of ancient wisdom and remembrance, can be found in various forms and locations across the world

Background imageCairn Collection: Picture No. 12479941

Picture No. 12479941
Red coated Cairn Terriers in blue car Date:

Background imageCairn Collection: Everest base camp trek, Himalayas, Nepal, cairn, Colour Image, Color Image, Photography

Everest base camp trek, Himalayas, Nepal, cairn, Colour Image, Color Image, Photography
Everest base camp trek, Himalayas, Nepal, cairn, Colour Image, Color, Gallo Landscapes, 705010507

Background imageCairn Collection: adventure, altitude, arid climate, beauty in nature, blue sky, cairn, climbing, cloud

adventure, altitude, arid climate, beauty in nature, blue sky, cairn, climbing, cloud
adventure, altitude, arid climate, beauty in nature, blue sky, cairn, , Gallo Landscapes, 488634497

Background imageCairn Collection: Picnic on the summit of a Swiss Alpine peak

Picnic on the summit of a Swiss Alpine peak. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCairn Collection: Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)

Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)
Cairn Left By The Norwegians S.S.W. from Black Flag Camp, [16 January 1912], and Amundsens South Pole Mark, [18 January 1912], (1913)

Background imageCairn Collection: Alto-Cumulus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935

Alto-Cumulus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935
Alto-Cumulus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms and How They Appear In The Sky, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageCairn Collection: Cirrus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935

Cirrus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935
Cirrus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms and How They Appear In The Sky, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageCairn Collection: Captain McClintocks search for missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, 6 May 1859 (1901)

Captain McClintocks search for missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, 6 May 1859 (1901). The discovery of the Ross Cairn relics by Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox

Background imageCairn Collection: Old traditional cairns, in the background mount Slaettaratindur, the highest peak in the Faroe

Old traditional cairns, in the background mount Slaettaratindur, the highest peak in the Faroe and village Funningur located at the Funningsfjordur

Background imageCairn Collection: Living cairn, Clan Cameron Museum, Achnacarry, near Spean Bridge, Highland, Scotland

Living cairn, Clan Cameron Museum, Achnacarry, near Spean Bridge, Highland, Scotland. The museum, devoted to the history of the Cameron clan and its regiment, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

Background imageCairn Collection: M cLintocks Search Party Finding One of Franlins Cairns at Cape Herschel, c1859, (1928)

M cLintocks Search Party Finding One of Franlins Cairns at Cape Herschel, c1859, (1928). Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907), Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy

Background imageCairn Collection: Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. A Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland

Background imageCairn Collection: Cloghan More Court Cairn, 21st century BC

Cloghan More Court Cairn, 21st century BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Interior of Neolithic burial chamber, 26th century BC

Interior of Neolithic burial chamber, 26th century BC
Interior of Neolithic burial chamber, inside a cairn, 26th century BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Celtic burial cairn, 21st century BC

Celtic burial cairn, 21st century BC
Celtic burial cairn, in Carrowkeel Cemetery, Ireland, 21st century BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Decorated Celtic slab, 32nd century BC

Decorated Celtic slab, 32nd century BC
Decorated Celtic slab, at the back of the recess of Cairn T, Loughcrew Hills in Co. Meath, 32nd century BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Irish burial cairn

Irish burial cairn in County Sligo

Background imageCairn Collection: View of Cairns in the Loughcrew hills, 36th century BC

View of Cairns in the Loughcrew hills, 36th century BC
View of Cairns in the Loughcrew hills in County Meath, Ireland. The photograph is taken from the top of Cairn T, looking east, 36th century BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Entrance to Cairn T in the Loughcrew Hills, 35th century BC

Entrance to Cairn T in the Loughcrew Hills, 35th century BC
Entrance to Cairn T in the Loughcrew Hills, County Meath in Ireland, 3500 and 3300 BC

Background imageCairn Collection: Ossians Grave, Glenaan, County Antrim

Ossians Grave, Glenaan, County Antrim. Neolithic burial cairn

Background imageCairn Collection: APEX01222WT127

APEX01222WT127
By Laguna Colorada in Bolivia

Background imageCairn Collection: MKK12014WT01

MKK12014WT01
Carved stones on the base of a cairn and stupa in the Himalayas

Background imageCairn Collection: Arthurs Stone, Swansea, Wales, seen here in the 19th century

Arthurs Stone, Swansea, Wales, seen here in the 19th century. Legend tells that ancient British King Arthur threw a large stone from Llanelli which landed on this spot

Background imageCairn Collection: Cairn on Hilltop, Glencoe, Scotland

Cairn on Hilltop, Glencoe, Scotland

Background imageCairn Collection: Stone Monument, Ilulissay Icefjord, Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Greenland

Stone Monument, Ilulissay Icefjord, Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Greenland

Background imageCairn Collection: Stack of balanced rocks

Stack of balanced rocks on the coast of Iceland; Iceland

Background imageCairn Collection: Stone Cairn, Rowallane Garden, Co Down, Ireland

Stone Cairn, Rowallane Garden, Co Down, Ireland

Background imageCairn Collection: Slieve Na Calliagh, Co Meath, Ireland; 5000 Year Old Burial Chamber Cairn At The Summit Of A

Slieve Na Calliagh, Co Meath, Ireland; 5000 Year Old Burial Chamber Cairn At The Summit Of A Mountain

Background imageCairn Collection: Sun Shines Through An Ishigumi (The Arrangement Of Stones) In Fog And Forest; Vancouver Island

Sun Shines Through An Ishigumi (The Arrangement Of Stones) In Fog And Forest; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageCairn Collection: Picture No. 10897634

Picture No. 10897634
Dog - 8 week old Cairn Terrier puppies in basket Date:

Background imageCairn Collection: Nepal, Himalaya, Mustang. Trekkers ponies proceed along the stark trail alongside a stone cairn

Nepal, Himalaya, Mustang. Trekkers ponies proceed along the stark trail alongside a stone cairn near Chele village into Mustang

Background imageCairn Collection: Cairn and prayer flags in the Dzonglha area

Cairn and prayer flags in the Dzonglha area

Background imageCairn Collection: Picture No. 11982321

Picture No. 11982321
Dogs - West Highland Terrier & Cairn Terrier - wearing top hats - driving car - just married - congratulations Dogs - West Highland Terrier & Cairn Terrier - wearing top hats - driving car - just

Background imageCairn Collection: ar, augmented reality, balance, balancing, black hair, cairn, calm, careful, cloud

ar, augmented reality, balance, balancing, black hair, cairn, calm, careful, cloud
Sumo wrestler balancing pile of rocks

Background imageCairn Collection: arid climate, balance, balancing, cairn, calm, cloud, color image, copy space, cracked

arid climate, balance, balancing, cairn, calm, cloud, color image, copy space, cracked
Rocks balancing in desert

Background imageCairn Collection: Cairn on Slieve League, County Donegal, north-west Ireland

Cairn on Slieve League, County Donegal, north-west Ireland
Cairn on the summit of Slieve League (Slieve Leag, Slieve Liag), a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, north-west Ireland. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Granny Cairn or Graves Townland of Craigarogan, Templepatric

Granny Cairn or Graves Townland of Craigarogan, Templepatric
Granny Cairn or Graves - Townland of Craigarogan, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim (1854). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1854

Background imageCairn Collection: Concentric Circle and Spiral on Carnamore Cairn

Concentric Circle and Spiral on Carnamore Cairn - a view of inscribed stones on the above Cairn. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Carnanmore). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Entrance, Listoghil Chambered Cairn, Carrowmore, No. 51

Entrance, Listoghil Chambered Cairn, Carrowmore, No. 51
Entrance, Listoghil Chambered Cairn, Carrowmore, No.51 - a view of an entrance to a Cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Sligo: Carrowmore). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Denuded Cairn, Lough Crew Showing Arrangements of Chambers

Denuded Cairn, Lough Crew Showing Arrangements of Chambers - a view of an open cairn showing the chambers laid out. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Inscribed Stone, Hags Chair Cairn, Lough Crew

Inscribed Stone, Hags Chair Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of an inscribed stone inside the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew

The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of the stone chair from the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Hags Chair Cairn and Stone Circle, Lough Crew

Hags Chair Cairn and Stone Circle, Lough Crew - a view of another cairn and stone circle. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Chamber and Standing Stone in the Great Cairn, Lough Crew

Chamber and Standing Stone in the Great Cairn, Lough Crew - an interior view of the cairn chamber with a standing stone. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew)

Background imageCairn Collection: Entrance to the Great Cairn, Lough Crew

Entrance to the Great Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of the entrance door to the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: The Great Cairn and Stone Circle, Lough Crew

The Great Cairn and Stone Circle, Lough Crew - a view of the cairn and standing stones around it. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: The Great Cairn, Carnbane West, Lough Crew

The Great Cairn, Carnbane West, Lough Crew - a closer in view of the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCairn Collection: Approaching the Great Cairn, Lough Crew

Approaching the Great Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of a large cairn on top of a hill. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s




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A cairn, a symbol of ancient wisdom and remembrance, can be found in various forms and locations across the world. Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides stand tall, whispering tales from centuries past. From the top of Holmbury Hill in Surrey Hills, Surrey, one can witness a breathtaking view southward while standing beside a humble cairn. In 1949, an adorable Cairn Terrier named Fall captured hearts with its irresistible charm. This breed has long been cherished for its loyalty and playful nature. Another remarkable cairn lies in Wales on Anglesey Island - Bryn Celli Ddu's ancient burial chamber dating back to approximately 2000BC stands as a testament to our ancestors' reverence for life beyond death. Captured forever in picture No. 11768916 is yet another delightful Cairns Terrier from 1963, showcasing their timeless appeal. Knockmany Cairn located in Augher, Co Tyrone invites visitors to explore its historical significance and marvel at its enduring presence. The Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) once again grace this list due to their undeniable allure and enigmatic aura that continues to captivate all who visit them today. Meanwhile, Captain Scott finds eternal rest at a spot marked by a solemn cairn - reminding us of his heroic journey through treacherous Antarctic lands. Trigonometry Point serves as more than just coordinates; it represents human ingenuity and precision amidst vast landscapes. Lastly, stacked stones on the vibrant fall-colored vine maple band within McKenzie National Wild remind us that even amid nature's beauty lies evidence of human creativity intertwined with natural wonders. Whether marking significant sites or adorning picturesque landscapes worldwide, these diverse representations of cairns serve as reminders that history lives on through stone monuments built by those who came before us.