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Traigh Na Berie
Date Added: 6th Jan 2018
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Lewis)
Visited: Yes on 8th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Traigh Na Berie submitted by SandyG on 6th Jan 2018. Plan of the stones and linear earthworks at Traigh Na Berie (Source: Survey at 1:200 by Sandy Gerrard).
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Log Text: Parking is available at NB 09964 36016 and access to the field at NB 10019 35867.
The stones appear to denote the edges of narrow, parallel banks which are on the same alignment as the lazy beds in this area. Whilst the reason why the banks in this area were denoted with edge set stones is not clear, it is possible to be confident that this is not a prehistoric stone alignment. The adjacent cairn may be the result of field clearance.
S46 Scarista
Date Added: 8th Jan 2019
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Harris)
Visited: Yes on 9th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 4
S46 Scarista submitted by SandyG on 10th Oct 2017. Looking north along the row (Scale 1m). 9th August 2017.
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Log Text: Car parking is available at NG 01901 93809. From here walk along the road verge to NG 02062 93814 and enter the field. The stone row is to your right and the stone circle is straight ahead.
Na Fir Bhreige
Date Added: 8th Jan 2019
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 10th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 2
Na Fir Bhreige submitted by Tom_Bullock on 13th Feb 2005. Photo used by kind permission of Tom Bullock. More details of this location are to be found on his Stone Circles and Rows CD-ROM
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Log Text: Parking is available at NF 88745 72726. From here follow the track south to NF 88634 72351 and then follow the line of upright foot path marker posts up the hill until you reach the row.
Airigh Na Gaoithe Stone Row
Date Added: 9th Jan 2019
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 12th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 1
Airigh Na Gaoithe Stone Row submitted by SandyG on 2nd Jan 2018. Plan of Airigh na Gaoithe stone row (Source: GPS survey by Sandy Gerrard)
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Log Text: This is not an easy stone row to get to. Whichever way you approach it from involves walking through boggy terrain and dodging around lochans. Access from the south is relatively straightforward with the advantage that the row is visible from the start. Car parking is available at NF 83520 65827 and while you are here a visit to the nearby Barpa Langass chambered cairn is a must. From the car park carefully cross the road and walk along the verge to NF 82832 65399. From here head north avoiding the lochans. A couple of streams will need to be jumped. I would recommend wellingtons for this one. I can not overstate just how wet the ground conditions are. Assume that progress will be slow and do not set out late in the day. A decent map is essential.
Airigh Na Gaoithe Long Cairn
Date Added: 9th Jan 2019
Site Type: Long Barrow
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 12th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 1
Airigh Na Gaoithe Long Cairn submitted by SandyG on 2nd Jan 2018. View from the south west.
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Barpa nam Feannag
Date Added: 9th Jan 2019
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 12th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 2
Barpa nam Feannag submitted by SandyG on 2nd Jan 2018. Possible displaced lintel and chamber at the eastern end of the long cairn. View from the east.
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Log Text: Parking is available at NF 84842 73473. From here walk uphill to the fence at around NF 85127 73333. Follow the fence until around NF 85794 72488 and then head towards the long cairn at NF 85684 72046. This cairn is well worth visiting.
Skeal Traval
Date Added: 8th Jan 2019
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 13th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 1
Skeal Traval submitted by SandyG on 1st Jan 2018. Plan of Sgealtrabhal stone row showing the numbered stones (Source: GPS survey by Sandy Gerrard).
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Log Text: This is not an easy stone row to get to. As well as a decent map, stout footwear is a must. Progress is likely to be slow and it is a good idea to allocate a whole day and enjoy the amazing if somewhat arduous landscape that you will inevitably encounter. Parking is available at NF 84842 73473. From here walk uphill to the fence at around NF 85127 73333. Follow the fence until around NF 85794 72488 and then head towards the long cairn at NF 85684 72046. This cairn is well worth visiting and may offer an opportunity for a break before continuing towards Sgealtrabhal. Taking care to avoid the lochans you will arrive at a deep ditch which needs to be carefully crossed. From here head towards the summit. This row should only be visited when the visibility is good.
Brevig
Date Added: 5th Jan 2018
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (Barra and Vatersay)
Visited: Yes on 15th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Brevig submitted by Tom_Bullock on 17th Jun 2004. Brevig, Barra
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Log Text: There is no safe car parking available nearby. Parking is available at NL 67876 98704 but this involves a long walk along the road to NL 68966 98814. From here it is a short walk up the hill.
Finlaggan
Date Added: 4th Jan 2018
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 18th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 5
Finlaggan submitted by Andy B on 13th Jun 2011. Finlaggan Standing Stone
A solitary Standing Stone , naturally predating the Lordship of the Isles. As ever various theories surround the placing and use of the stone. However in 1994 Geophysic surveys by the "Time Team" suggest that there may have originally been a line of stones marking the way to Jura.
Copyright Andrew Wood and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: The stone stands beside the public highway. Car parking is available nearby at the Finlaggan Trust visitor centre (NR 39183 68498) or at the roadside at NR 39544 68464.
Ballinaby
Date Added: 4th Jan 2018
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 19th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Ballinaby submitted by Andy B on 13th Jun 2011. Standing Stone Near Ballinaby
This tall stone is clearly visible from the road to the north of Loch Gorm, but is hidden from view on the path leading in from Saligo Bay. It's worth the walk. There's a second smaller stone in the next square, just visible in the left-hand side of this shot below a rocky outcrop.
Copyright Mary and Angus Hogg and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: Car parking is available at NR 21145 66400. From here go through the gate and follow the track to NR 21112 66727. Take the path leading to the right. Despite the substantial height of the southern stone it is not visible until you get fairly close to the row.
Achnancarranan
Date Added: 5th Jan 2018
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 19th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Achnancarranan submitted by SandyG on 5th Jan 2018. View from the north (Scale 1m).
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Log Text: A visit to this row can be combined with a trip around the Lagavulin Distillery. Parking is available at NR 40348 45757. From here follow the track north and then west to NR 39370 46232. Turn left and follow the track to stone row. Other standing stones can be visited enroute.
Druim Mor (Lagavulin)
Date Added: 17th Feb 2020
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 19th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Druim Mor (Lagavulin) submitted by markj99 on 2nd Sep 2019. Druim Mor cairn, as close as I could safely get.
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Carragh a'Ghlinne
Date Added: 4th Jan 2018
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Jura)
Visited: Yes on 20th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Carragh a'Ghlinne submitted by Creative Commons on 9th Mar 2014. Curragh a' Ghlinne ('Stones of the Glen')
The only one of four standing stones that is still upright.
Site in Isle of Jura Scotland
Copyright Andrew Curtis and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: Parking is available at NR 52170 66255. Be careful not to obstruct any other vehicles. From here walk west along the track. In the summer access to the stones is only available through high bracken. At the time of the site visit the area around the stones which is clear of high vegetation had significant numbers of ticks. Please check your clothing regularly.
Sannaig
Date Added: 4th Jan 2018
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Isle of Jura)
Visited: Yes on 20th Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 2 Access 2
Sannaig NR41 submitted by Tom_Bullock on 9th Jun 2004. A pick of images from the CD-ROM
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Log Text: Car parking is available at NR 50672 64747. From here follow the forest track to NR 51986 64770. Enter the forest and walk uphill until you reach the small clearing containing the stones. Access from the north is likely to be hampered or prevented by the deer fence. Whilst no ticks were encountered during the visit it would be wise to take particular care when visiting this row.
Auchagallon
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Auchagallon submitted by kelpie on 29th Jul 2002. A circle on a shelf of land overlooking Machrie Bay. NR 89306 34640
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Machrie Moor 1.
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Machrie Moor 1. submitted by Bladup on 10th Jun 2014. Machrie Moor 1.
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Machrie Moor 2
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Machrie Moor 2 submitted by DrewParsons on 12th Dec 2009. October 2006
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Machrie Moor 3
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Machrie Moor 3 submitted by DrewParsons on 12th Dec 2009. The fluted top of the tall remnant of Machrie Moor 3 looking towards the east. Photographed in October 2006
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Log Text: Despite being a dull miserable day the stone circles on Machrie Moor were a popular destination.
Machrie Moor 4
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Machrie Moor 4 submitted by Bladup on 9th Jun 2014. Machrie Moor 4.
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Machrie Moor 5
Date Added: 1st Feb 2019
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Arran)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Aug 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Machrie Moor 5 submitted by jeffrep on 30th Jul 2013. Machrie Moor 5, sometimes called "Fingal's Cauldron Seat," consists of two almost perfectly preserved rings of granite boulders.
The Machrie Moor Stone Circles are located at the end of a 1-1/2 mile track that is off of the A841 (some 200 yards south of the bridge where the main road crosses the Machrie Water) and three miles north of Blackwaterfoot in the western part of the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
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