Standing stone

Standing Tall via Hazelnut Inn

I positively love Scotland, in large part because of its amazing islands. During previous trips to the Orkney Isles and the Isle of Skye I knew that there was one area I had yet to see - the Outer Hebrides. This trip provided the opportunity to explore both Lewis and Harris while simultaneously re-visiting the Isle of Skye. Luckily, the weather cooperated beautifully. I would love to hear which of these photos are your favorites. You can find the stories behind these photos at…

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland #orkeny #scottishhighlands #brodgar

The Standing Stones of Lundin are three impressive monoliths up to 5 metres tall at Lundin Ladies Golf Course in Fife, Scotland. A fourth stone recorded in the 18th century lies broken nearby. The New Statistical Account of 1845 conjectured that they could be Roman, memorials to Vikings slain by Macbeth and Banquo, or perhaps of 'Druidical' origin. The purpose of such monuments remains uncertain, perhaps with religious or ceremonial significance, or acting as territorial or route markers…

The Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkney, Scotland The Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkney, Scotland. This was our second stop of this awesome tour with Jean ROSS, Great Orkney Tours (Great Orkney Tours). Also, see www.visitscotland.com Jean is a local guide who provides the personal touch you will not get on a huge coach tour. Our itinerary was roughed out weeks before our arrival, yet, we were able to flex the times if needed. Like to avoid one site due a coach tour just unloading, so we…

Standing stones are often highly mysterious. Folklore rushes in to fill the gaps since we don't know who built them or why. Learn more here.

Menhir / Monolith - a large single upright standing stone. #Prehistoric Architecture, #Neolithic

The Skeith Stone, between Kilrenny and Cellardyke. With Pictish carving, it probably dates from about the 7th century. The carving is fairly faint but easily visible when sunlit from the side (south-west-ish). Skeith has been adopted as the name for the new health centre about 500 metres away. Submitted for Scotland's whereaboots: www.flickr.com/groups/scots/discuss/72157600719482590/pag...

Nether Largie, Temple Wood, Kilmartin - Stones of Wonder is a comprehensive guide to the astronomy of the ancient stone circles, cairns and megaliths in Scotland. It includes full site descriptions, plans and photos.

The Picts were an ancient celtic tribe or confederation of tribes who inhabited Scotland. Their name was given to them by the Romans and refers to the woad paint which they used to cover themselves in before battle

Massive monoliths quarried by man can be found all over the planet.

The Lia Fail or Stone of Destiny at The Hill of Tara, Co. Meath, ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland until the 6th century AD. This standing stone is on the Inauguration Mound, and in legend it was the Coronation Stone for Irish High Kings into the 6th Century AD. The Hill of Tara is located near Dunshaughlin and Navan, and the River Boyne. Also in legend, the stone was supposed to have been brought to Ireland by the Tuatha Dé Danann - a magical race who once ruled Ireland. The Lia…

Callanish standing stones

A megalithic monument, in archaeology, is a construction involving one or several roughly hewn stone slabs of great size; it is usually of p...

Drombeg Druid circle Ireland

SCOTLAND 05 OUTER HEBRIDES CALANAIS

At Plaz Metaxu, the garden of Alasdair Forbes in Devon, U.K. The two standing stones represent a man and a boy.