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I call this Wester Lix because forestery track where you can park has this name.You have to walk back up the A85 about 100mtrs,on the left set in the wire fence is a small wooden “stile”-difficult to find but persevere-go straight in and soon you will see a glow.As you get nearer you can see the rock shining in the gloom.The folks who planted the firs left a small clearing around the rock and it does literally glow as you can see in the pics.The markings are well defined but not clear in my pics.This is a must on the way to Killen.

On the way to Croft Moraig I stopped to stretch my legs by the entrance to a golf course,I strolled through the magnificent gate house and saw what I thought were the tops of standing stones in the long grass.I stamped down the grass and took the two pics.Take a look next time you are in this area,remember this is Scotland and you can roam – as long as you do no damage or set up camp.

Tigh Na Ruaich ” The house on the bank ” rather appropriate.This is a must if you are on your way to Pitlochry.just keep going to the end of the road,no problems viewing and don’t mind the dog.

I have submitted this photo for folks who haven’t had the privilege to view this most beautiful of Scottish Mountains.It’s no wonder the wee folk live here.

It is easy to miss this one, I stopped in a gateway to check the map-looked around and there it was in the self same field. It has that evocative feel about it, like the Fortingal stones.

These stones are quite easy to find now and there is a car park,the reason is a statue has been erected in memory of Colonel Sir David Stirling dso,obe.founder of the SAS, just off the road. You can park and then walk across the field to the stones,the field had just been ploughed when I was there and by the time I got to the stones I was about a foot taller.

I parked in a field gate, by the house is a stile. I followed what seemed like a footpath, but it was a sheep track and went away from the stones, so I got my feet wet in the long grass. This place commands great views over miles of open country and over the Severn estuary. Peaceful atmosphere that is usually found in these places.

About three miles up the single track road from Lothbeg on the A9 you see on the right a solitary standing stone. It doesn’t look far so you decide to stroll over to it. It seems to get further away from you ‘till you realise it is a greater distance than you had thought, the nearer you get the taller it grows and when you get there it has reached about 10 ft. The silence is wonderful there is nothing but the breeze and the midgies, I wanted to stay longer but a far off Malt was calling, so I left to find it.

I walked up here a few years ago in the wind and rain, climbed on top of the cairn and dropped my lovely camera which broke. No photos, no camera. I haven’t been up there since. Thanks for the pics, Nick.

I have a great love for these stones, I went to school in Lundin Links and lived in the sister village of Lower Largo. I learned to play gowf here, we weren’t allowed on the big boys links, and lost a few balls in the rough around the stones – years ago they let the grass grow here. At near by Norries Law there was a find of Pictish silver, the finder melted most of it down, but some pieces survived and can be seen in Edinburgh. In Upper Largo Kirk By the gate is a Pictish symbol stone.

The map ref. is only approximate because for the life of me I cannot remember exactly where I saw this. I was reading a post from FourWinds about disappearing Bullaun stones and remembered seeing this some years ago. I took the picture and forgot about it until I read the post and there it was in my archive. FourWinds thinks it may be a Bullaun stone, the hole is about 8ins across and about 4ins deep and I think is close to the Auchengaich burn. I don’t know anything about the folklore around here but I shall take another look next year when I drag myself home again.

This lovely neglected stone nestles out of sight just off the road near Shemore.There is nowhere to park,so be careful,it’s on a hill by a bend.It is covered with moss but the markings can be seen.There is a great view of Loch Lomond in the distance.

Not very easy to find.where the footpath curves round behind the school there is a gate on the right,if it is wet from here it becomes difficult-mud and long grass-in an enclosure on the left is the stone,Ididn’t want to get any wetter so I took the photo’ from where I stood.

This stone stands on small hill behind Glenshee kirk,there is a farm track by the kirk go along about 100mtrs and up 1 back 2 to the top.The views are great all round.There is a candle and flower gift in memory of a woman called Sheila,there was a small stone, last time I was here,with the words-RIP Sheila on it.
After your visit you must go to the Spittalfor refreshments.There are kilt clad young men and pretty young women to help you to choose some wonderful cake and coffee,or a Scots measure of malt if needed.

I parked in the lane below Hailglower farm,it was a lovely day and the walk was most enjoyable.I was wondering how to find the circle but just past the farm on the right is a plaque with an arrow pointing the way.It is a beautiful place,the air was humming with insects and swallows and martins were swooping ,I found it very difficult to leave.

Sorry about yet another foot print,at the right below you can just see the Ogham writing on the side of the crack.

I just added another pic. of the cupmarked stone,the sun just caught it right.

This is on the corner of the turning to fowlis wester from the A86.There is a distinct hump and a scattering of large stones.I didn’t clamber over the wall,fence and stinging nettles for a closer look.There was also some large evil looking striped black and yellow flying things buzzing about.

I was here the beginning of September, it was very warm and the fields were being harvested – the air was full of swooping swallows fattening themselves for their long journey to Africa. I won’t add to Winterjc’s description.

After reading the posts in the forum about the Redland park stones, I set off with me camera to record them. I lived in the area for many years and never gave them a glance. There to my surprise was a Sarsen. I looked for more and on the far side of the park is another recumbant stone. The photo of this stone is not yet developed.

Here are the two pics, at last, of the other large stone in Redland Park. It is at the St.Oswald road end of the park just under the hedge. It has been spoiled by graffiti drilled into it.

This is not easy to find, but once you have found the farm ask the land owner for permission. There are guardian geese here who do not like intruders. The farmer/wife said they get a lot of “dowsers” there who report all sorts of results. It seems to align with Wimblestone, the lost circle of Chew and eventually Stanton Drew.

Had fun finding this in the end asked the landlord of “The Star”. He was less than helpful, saying such things as, “it has probably moved” and “you’ve got to be quick to find it”. One local drinker when asked where is the Wimblestone said, “Thats where they play tennis in’t it?“. Eventually they told me, and here are the pictures.

Once you have eventually found the place, asked the land-owner, climbed the gate, avoided the cattle and what they leave on the ground, it is well worth the visit.

If you blink you’ll miss it.This is a strange place,almost like it should not be here.As Rhiannon says it is rather dirty,lots of blown rubbish.

At the end of the drivable bit of the lane is Murtry Hill Farm,the farmer is happy to let you walk his field edge and chats about the funny folk who visit.

I visited this Beautiful place early last year.When you enter the woods you have to look for the stones then they reveal themselves to you.The heap of stones in one of the pictures may be the remains of the Avenue that was once in the nearby field,this was grubbed out by the local farmer.

This is the remains of a chambered cairn.It was excavated in 1888,there were skeletons in the chamber,Tony Robinson would have been ecstatic.

I remember the first time I came here, it was in the early ‘50s. There were TV cameras, a lot of mud and a lot of people. Sir Mortimer Wheeler was doing the dig. I later saw the program on the BBC, there was no ITV in those dim and distant days.

The next time I went it was clean and the wonderful place it is today, I go there a lot to re-vitalize.

this stone is found off the B840 Loch Awe road a couple of miles from the A816.The top part is broken off so it looks like a pointing finger.

This is an interesting place, there are stones like erratics but the Glaciers didn’t reach here. This particular stone is on a platform it is aligned to the Beltane sun and sits, if you get on your hands and knees to have a look, on smaller stones. Have a look if you are there.

The reconstruction is free of charge to visit,but let your self be known to the owner.The site is supported by donations.
See WWW.bodrifty.co.uk

In this area are the ruins of 8 roundhouses dating from 600BC -43AD.

This is on the road from St.Keverne to Porthoustock just after Rosenithon.

This is about a mile south of Alton Priors,second turning on the right past the Barge Inn,Hursts Lane is a bit bumpy so take it easy for half a mile.The stone is in a field on the right just round a corner.Among the trees in the middle of the field is a heap of Sarsens.

By Portbury Church not far from junction 19 on the M5.Re-erected here after being found in a pond which was being drained during the construction of the motorway.There is an information plaque beside the stone.

The best place to park is in the Bell Inn carpark,opposite is a public footpath,make for the second copse on the hill the stones are in the middle.Afterwards retire to the pub for refreshments.

When I was looking at the tregiffian burial chamber I glanced over the road and saw this grand stone.

This is a Logan Stone and is shaped like a stone axe.It will move but with great difficulty.You have to fight your way through lots of furze to get there but is worth the visit.

The road is a bit narrow for parking but you can squeeze in by the field gate.The local farm is appropriately named Tremenhere.

I was there in May 2002. The weather was as you [Gazza] described, but the site is stunning.

I almost forgot,there are cupmarks on the stone.

After looking at the fine and user friendly museum at Meigle-follow the signs to Belmont Castle,pass the entrance and at the next left park.Go in the gate and at 50 metres follow the path on the right,you cannot miss the stone it is about 5 metres tall.

See picture for details.