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Antonine Wall (Croy Hill)
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Antonine Wall (Croy Hill) submitted by markj99 on 18th Oct 2023. Antonine Wall (Croy Hill) viewed from WSW.
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Log Text: On the N edge of Croy turn onto Nethercroy Road, signed for Croy Miner's Welfare Charitable Society. Follow this lane for c. 150 yards past new houses to a parking spot at the start of the John Muir/Croy Hill Path. After c. 250 yards go through a gate. Bear left to visit the remains of Antonine Wall then continue up the Croy Hill Path for c. 0.7 mile to reach Croy Hill Fort.
Croy Hill Fort
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Croy Hill Fort submitted by markj99 on 18th Oct 2023. S Corner of Headquarters of Croy Hill Fort (Antonine Wall).
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Log Text: On the N edge of Croy turn onto Nethercroy Road, signed for Croy Miner's Welfare Charitable Society. Follow this lane for c. 150 yards past new houses to a parking spot at the start of the John Muir/Croy Hill Path. After c. 250 yards go through a gate. Bear left to visit the remains of Antonine Wall then continue up the Croy Hill Path for c. 0.7 mile to reach Croy Hill Fort.
St Mirren's Well
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Mirren's Well submitted by markj99 on 15th Oct 2023. St Mirren's Well Spring viewed from NW.
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Log Text: Take the Tak-ma-Doon road, signed for Carronbridge, off the A803 Stirling Road in Kilsyth. Follow this narrow road for c. 1.1 miles to park in a lay-by opposite a quarry. Walk c. 120 yards up the road to a gateway. There is a ford c. 5 yards from the gateway so wellies are advised. After crossing the ford head uphill towards a gate into the adjacent field. St Mirren's Well is c. 150 yards W of the gate in a patch of rough grass.
Barpa Langais
Date Added: 14th May 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Barpa Langais submitted by h_fenton on 25th Sep 2012. Barpa Langais photographed from the South East.
Kite Aerial Photograph
16 September 2012 @ 7.54am
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Log Text: The survival of Barpa Langais in its almost intact state is due to its location on an isolated island. It is most unusual to have a dedicated car park and path leading to a well preserved chambered cairn. Barpa Langais was a highlight on my Hebridean tour.
Pobull Fhinn
Date Added: 24th Dec 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Pobull Fhinn submitted by jeffrep on 19th Feb 2008. Site in North Uist
Pobull Fhinn Overlooking Loch Langais with Ben Eval is the Distance, No. Uist, Western Isles, Scotland
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Log Text: North Uist is a remote island but conversely Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle is relatively easy to visit. There is a road to Langass Lodge off the A867 (c. 250 yards SW of Barpa Langass Car Park). A path from Langass Lodge heads NW for c. 450 yards to Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle.
Clach an t-Sagairt (Clachan Sands)
Date Added: 30th Jun 2025
Site Type: Early Christian Sculptured Stone
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes
Clach an t-Sagairt (Clachan Sands) submitted by markj99 on 23rd Jun 2025. Inscribed Cross in NE Quadrant of S Face of Clach an t-Sagairt Carved Stone.
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Log Text: I visited North Uist on a Calmac Hopscotch trip to the Inner Hebrides. My itinerary was as follows: Oban to Barra (ferry), Barra to Eriskay (ferry), Eriskay to South Uist (causeway), South Uist to Benbecula (causeway), Benbecula to North Uist (causeway), North Uist to Berneray (causeway), Berneray to Harris (ferry), Harris to Lewis (road), Lewis to Ullapool (ferry). I would recommend this route to anyone wishing to explore the Inner Hebrides by car.
It is easy to find Clach an t-Sagairt once you are on North Uist. Clachan Sands is on the B893, c. 3.2 miles S of the Berneray Causeway between North Uist & Berneray Take the signed Clachan Sands Cemetary turn. After c. 130 yards it is possible to park up carefully at the entrance to Clachan Lodge. Walk 100 yards NW along the road then head N through machair grass for c. 60 yards to reach Clach an t-Sagairt Inscribed Stone.
Cladh Maolrithe
Date Added: 29th Jun 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (North Uist)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cladh Maolrithe submitted by Postman on 26th Aug 2016. Would you rather be somewhere else?
well yes actually, in a few hours I'll be at Callanish.
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Log Text: When I visited Cladh Maolrithe Standing Stone I was on my way to the Callanish sites. This stone was an unplanned detour so I was not aware of the complexities of the site. Canmore suggests that this is the location of an old chapel and burial ground.
Barnhouse Settlement
Date Added: 13th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 7th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4
Barnhouse Settlement submitted by steveco on 24th Feb 2002. Barnhouse Settlement HY306127. Probably in use around the same time of Skara Brae.
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Log Text: Barnhouse Settlement is the closest habitation to the Stones of Stenness marking it as an important site. The site is easy to visit from Stenness. It presents reconstructed floorplans of multiple buildings in the settlement making it easier to imagine how the original may have looked.
Barnhouse Stone
Date Added: 13th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 7th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Barnhouse Stone submitted by howar on 30th Jul 2010. stone with Maes Howe aligned, Setter tumuli on Syra Dale behind Maes Howe continuing line
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Log Text: Barnhouse Stone is surrounded by the Stones of Stenness, the Watch Stone and Maeshowe. This is tough company to compete with. It also implies it could be important to be erected in such an important area. The c. 10 feet tall stone slab stand in splendid isolation in an arable field c. 0.5 mile SE of the Stones of Stenness. It deserves to be visited.
Gurness
Date Added: 5th Jun 2021
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 10th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 5
Gurness submitted by PAB on 11th Jan 2021. 4.45am, the beautiful glow lighting up the stones. Worth getting up for such an experience, only an hour's sleep lost, and so much gained!
June 2016
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Log Text: In most cases Antiquarians have to mentally reconstruct sites from several stones or grassy mounds. Gurness settlement is at the opposite end of the spectrum. There are multiple layers of occupancy preserved in an extensive network of stone walls representing exterior and interior features.
Birsay
Date Added: 2nd May 2025
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Saw from a distance on 10th Aug 2012. My rating: Access 4
Birsay submitted by howar on 23rd Jan 2013. Earl's place and some of the longhouses outlined by snow.
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Log Text: When I visited Point of Buckquoy on the NW of Orkney Mainland, the causeway to Brough of Birsay was under water so I had to settle for a distant view.
Clouduhall Stone
Date Added: 3rd Jul 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 6th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 4
Clouduhall Stone submitted by howar on 8th Sep 2004. Clouduhall/Cloddyhall Standing Stone showing large boulder above it to right ND43498958
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Log Text: My itinerary on this day trip included the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm, Clouduhall Standing Stone, Sorquoy Standing Stone, the Tomb of the Eagles & Isbister Bronze Age house. A worthwhile day, i'm sure you'll agree.
Clouduhall Standing Stone is a handsome monument with good coastal views. It is only a 0.5 mile detour off the A961. Directions to the site are on the main page.
Isbister: Bronze Age House
Date Added: 3rd Jul 2025
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 6th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Isbister: Bronze Age House submitted by LizH on 18th Nov 2004. Isbister bronze age house or burnt mound
Probably a later site than the impressive tomb not far off. This was probably a boiling place, where hot stones were placed in water to cook.
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Log Text: I visited this somewhat confusing site as part of the Tomb of the Eagles tour. At first sight, it looks like a domestic residence but it is though to be connected to industry.
Comet Stone (Orkney)
Date Added: 9th Jul 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 7th Aug 2012
Comet Stone (Orkney) submitted by steveco on 24th Feb 2002. Comet Stone HY296132 standing 137mtrs SE from the Ring of Brodgar.
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Log Text: The Comet Stone is an intriguing site to visit because of its proximity to the Ring of Brodgar. It seems likely it had some relationship to the stone circle. The stone stumps on the mound add an extra layer of mystery.
Cuween Hill
Date Added: 27th Jul 2025
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 9th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Cuween Hill submitted by coin on 9th Jul 2018. Corbelled ceiling in one of the side chambers.
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Log Text: Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is easy to access from a dedicated car park at HY 36684 12850. Cuween Hill Tomb is signed off the Old Finstown Road at HY 36889 12907. It is a good idea to have a powerful torch or headlamp in your rucksack when visiting Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn to improve your photographs.
Deepdale Stones
Date Added: 3rd Aug 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 7th Aug 2012
Deepdale Stones submitted by TimPrevett on 22nd Jun 2006. The surviving Deepdale stone, looking over Stenness Loch, in the direction of Brodgar, Stenness, and Maeshowe. Unstan tomb is just behind the stone on the first spur of land. This stone is about 6 feet high, but narrower than my hand.
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Log Text: Deepdale Standing Stone is located c. 70 yards NE of the A965 with a distant view of the Ring of Brodgar, Stones of Stenness and Maeshowe. The erect slab is not spectacular but worth a short walk for the sea view. A second stone is marked on OS Mapping but it has been removed.
Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones
Date Added: 5th Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones submitted by cosmic on 24th Jun 2006. Viewed from South.
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Log Text: Head for Fortingall. Cross the Lyon Bridge c. 0.5 miles W of Fortingall. There is a large passing place c. 300 yards later on the R with room to park up. Walk back c. 100 yards to a gateway. Walk c. 300 yards SSE across the field to see Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones on the edge of an adjacent field. The stones, one standing and one broken and recumbent are within c. 130 yards of the River Lyon.
Lyon Bridge Cairn
Date Added: 2nd May 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Lyon Bridge Cairn submitted by BigSweetie on 19th May 2004. Perthshire cairn with cup marked rock. Photo by Andy Sweet.
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Log Text: Head for Fortingall. Cross the Lyon Bridge c. 0.5 miles W of Fortingall. There is a large passing place c. 300 yards later on the R with room to park up. Walk back c. 100 yards to a gateway. Walk c. 200 yards ESE across the field to see Lyon Bridge Cairn, a small dimple in a flat field. The recumbent stone on the NE edge of the cairn has multiple cup marks. It looks out of place on a small ring cairn. Its original purpose is uncertain.
Clach Ossian
Date Added: 25th Jun 2025
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes on 30th Nov 2018
Clach Ossian submitted by hamish on 17th Oct 2005. It took a large company of General Wades soldiers to move this out of the way of the road building. A cist with ashes and bones was found under it.
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Log Text: There is a passing place at NN 8952 3051 on the A822 to park up carefully. There is a gateway E of the passing place into a rough field. Clach Ossian is c. 90 yards N of the gate.
Concraig
Date Added: 10th Jul 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes on 30th Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Concraig submitted by Nick on 30th Mar 2013. Looking north west
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Log Text: I was fortunate to visit Concraig Standing Stone in November when the field was not in crop so was able to get a close view of this handsome standing stone.