Cairn Water
Cairn Water is a small river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The river, formed by the confluence of the Castlefern, Craigdarroch and Dalquhat, flows for 11.5 miles southeast to the Cluden.- Stream
- …is also known as “Cairn”
- Description: river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK; its confluence with Old Water forms Cluden Water
Places of Interest
Highlights include Garden of Cosmic Speculation and Twelve Apostles Stone Circle.
Garden of Cosmic Speculation
Park
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a 30 acre… Garden of Cosmic Speculation is situated 1½ miles northwest of Cairn Water.
Twelve Apostles Stone Circle
Archaeological site
The Twelve Apostles is a large stone circle located…
Ellisland Farm
Museum
Ellisland Farm lies about 6.5 mi/10.4 km northwest… Ellisland Farm is situated 2½ miles northwest of Cairn Water.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newbridge Drive and Dumfries.
Newbridge Drive
Quarter
Newbridge Drive is a relatively new suburb in Dumfries. Newbridge Drive is situated 2 miles south of Cairn Water.
Dumfries
Dumfries is the principal town of Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland.
Maxwelltown
Suburb
Maxwelltown was formerly a burgh of barony and police… Maxwelltown is situated 3½ miles south of Cairn Water.
Cairn Water
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Latitude
55.11667° or 55° 7′ north
Longitude
-3.63333° or 3° 38′ west
Open location code
9C7R4988+MM
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Cairn Water” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Cairn Water”
- Scots: “Cairn Watter”
- Swedish: “Cairn Water”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kirkton and Holywood.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mid Isle and Friars Carse.
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