Nether Largie North Cairn
Chambered Tomb
NR 830 984
A little further along the track is the north cairn. This is just about 500 metres SSW of the Glebe Cairn that couldn’t be visited at present as it is in fields.
The north cairn was excavated in 1930 and a low platform of stones was found measuring 14 metres across with two small standing stones, one with carved rings. In the centre of the platform a grave was dug and lined with stone slabs.
The huge cover slab measures around 2 by 1 metre and is decorated with 10 axeheads and more than 40 cupmarks. The north end slab of the cist was also decorated. The information board mentions another grave to the NE. The cairn has been restored and you have to slide a door open to get down into the tomb to view the carvings. It is well worth the visit.
From here you have to retrace your route or head to the main road that is a shorter way back but not as peaceful as the traffic thunders past.
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