Tag Archives: Forfar

West Mains (02), Turin Hill, Aberlemno, Angus

Posted on November 14, 2015 by megalithix

Cup-Marked Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 5214 5369 Getting Here Follow the same directions as if you’re looking for the Doo’cot Woods carving; but, in the field that you have to cross before entering the trees, about 50 yards … Continue reading →

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Girdle Stane, Dunnichen, Angus

Posted on October 15, 2015 by megalithix

Cup-and-Ring Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 52808 49737 Also Known as: Canmore ID 34662 Dunnichen 1 Girdlestane The Girdle Stane of Dunnichen Girdle Stone Getting Here From The Square in Letham village, go north up Auldbar Road and out of … Continue reading →

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West Mains (01), Turin Hill, Aberlemno, Angus

Posted on July 4, 2014 by megalithix

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Doo’cot Woods, Turin Hill, Aberlemno, Angus

Posted on July 1, 2014 by megalithix

Cup-Marked Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 52249 53716 Getting Here A tricky venture, best approached along the B9113 eastwards out of Forfar, towards Rescobie Loch. Just a coupla hundred yards past the lochside, go up the track that leads … Continue reading →

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Balinshoe, Kirriemuir, Angus

Posted on January 15, 2014 by megalithix

Standing Stone (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NO 4164 5219 Also Known as: Canmore ID 33871 The Stannin Stane of Benshie Archaeology & History In a region that is full of prehistoric remains, we find here another example of another … Continue reading →