Standing stone

VisitScotland on Instagram: “"Standing stones of Callanish on a windy, rainy, blustery and beautiful day. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland." Wow 😍 Thanks…”

Stonehenge is a unique prehistoric monument, at the centre of a rich and varied prehistoric landscape, and a World Heritage Site.

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland

Adell | UK Travel & Adventures on Instagram: "This is older than Stonehenge! The Standing Stones of Calanais are one of the most important prehistoric sites in the UK. These stones are over 5,000 years old and predate Stonehenge by approximately 2000 years. Neolithic people arranged these stones in a cross pattern, with a central circle. The purpose of a Calanais is said to be a mystery, but is believed to have been an astronomical observation or a place of religious purposes. There’s a real

thanks to a team of archaeologists, the source of the 30ft sarsen stones has been traced to a site in wiltshire - 15 miles (25km) north of stonehenge.

The Aberlemno Serpent Stone, Scotland

Uragh Stone Circle, County Kerry, IrelandUragh Stone Circle is a neolithic stone circle near Gleninchaquin Park. Situated near Lough Inchiquin, it consists of five megaliths. The largest stone is ten...

I positively love Scotland, in large part because of its amazing islands. During previous trips to the Orkney Isles and the Isle of Skye I knew that there was one area I had yet to see - the Outer Hebrides. This trip provided the opportunity to explore both Lewis and Harris while simultaneously re-visiting the Isle of Skye. Luckily, the weather cooperated beautifully. I would love to hear which of these photos are your favorites. You can find the stories behind these photos at…

The well known Proleek Portal and Wedge Tomb have to be quite unique in that they are located on a golf course. The s...