The 12 Apostles near Dumfries is the largest stone circle in mainland Scotland, and the seventh largest in Britain. The stones are arranged to form a letter X, and are located along the line of the famous linear cemetery of burial cairns that run down the floor of the glen. Temple Wood Stone Circle’s use began some time before 3000 BC and continued into the Bronze Age, ending about 1000 BC. In that time it was used as a place for ritual ceremonies and funerary activity.
The arrangement is sometimes called a stone row, though in this case, each row is only two stones long, so I would question that interpretation, but of course, there may have been other stones which have not survived.Britain Express is a labour of love by David Ross, an avid historian, photographer, and 'Britain-ophile'. They include burial cairns, rock carvings, and standing stones, as well as the remains of the fortress of the Scots at Dunadd and more recent castles.
Calanais Standing Stones . Connect with us on Facebook.Stunning UK prints for sale by award-winning photographer David Ross, editor of Britain Express, the UK Travel and Heritage Guide.From there a path leads across the B8025 into the field, heading for Templewood stone circle and the Nether Largie group of cairns. There are other, isolated standing stones nearby; one about 100 metres northwest, another 300 metres to the west.The arrangement of stones creates more questions than it answers. Good footwear is advisable, and do watch where you step, as sheep are usually in the field.Nearest Accommodation to Nether Largie Standing Stones: All lead by your Ness Bus/Hairy Coo Guide.
Be amazed by the landscapes on this tour. Kilmartin Glen is said to be one of the richest areas in Europe for prehistoric remains, with fine chambered cairns, standing stones and cup and ring marked rocks. Kilmartin Glen: Standing stones - See 227 traveler reviews, 194 candid photos, and great deals for Kilmartin, UK, at Tripadvisor.
Due to the location near the car park the stones are sometimes known as the Lady Glassary Standing Stones.In a farm field just south of Kilmartin village is a grouping of 5 large standing stones. From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and ancient standing stones of Kilmartin to Oban. In a farm field just south of Kilmartin village is a grouping of 5 large standing stones. Kilmartin Glen Ancient Standing Stones & Burial Cairns. Nether Largie standing stones. An untaxing walk but allow plenty of time as there is much to see and visit.
Continue to the head of the glen and park at the museum near the church where there is also a tea room and gift shop. The easiest way to reach the stones is from the signed car park at Lady Glassary Wood, just off the A819.
Cairns, standing stones and stone circles all around and in a reasonable state of preservation.A dense concentration of prehistoric archaeology located within a beautiful Highland glen. A fun and fact filled action packed day awaits you on this Stravaigin tour. The stones are obvious ahead of you in the field. There is a small free car park here. This walk links the most impressive of the monuments close to Kilmartin village.