Clava Cairns North-East Cairn represents one of the two sophisticated passage graves that anchor this Bronze Age ceremonial complex and demonstrate the advanced astronomical knowledge of ancient Highland communities. This corbelled stone burial chamber, originally rising 4 meters high, was designed for elite burials and features precise astronomical alignment toward the midwinter sunset (southwest direction). The cairn's passage creates a dramatic light phenomenon where the setting sun on December 21st illuminates the burial chamber's interior, connecting death and rebirth symbolism with seasonal cycles. The surrounding stone circle, graded by height from tallest southwest stones to shorter northeast stones, creates a sacred enclosure that demonstrates sophisticated understanding of solar worship and ceremonial design. This prehistoric Highland engineering achievement reflects the same cultural sophistication and spiritual depth that inspired Outlander's portrayal of Scottish mystical traditions and the enduring connections between past and present.