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Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

58.74496, -2.91688

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Mallard
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Mallard, Wigeon +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Teal, Mallard, Wigeon +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mare's-tail, Seaside Grimmia, Tamarisk Scalewort +116 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Mare's-tail, Seaside Grimmia, Tamarisk Scalewort +116 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Small Garden Bumblebee, Cryptic Bumblebee +18 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Carder Bee, Small Garden Bumblebee, Cryptic Bumblebee +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Crowberry agg., Common Sorrel, Two-horned Pincerwort +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Isbister Cairn Tomb of the Eagles 02

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Isbister Cairn Tomb of the Eagles 02

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Tomb of the OttersHistoric site1.7 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.1 km→✦Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age BuildingHistoric site700 m→✦Site of Halcro Castle (C13)Historic site1.2 km→✦Chapel Brae (burial ground + site of Our Lady's Chapel C14)Historic site1.4 km→✦St Andrew's Chapel (site - early 14C)Historic site2.6 km→

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