Stone of Morphie, Prehistoric menhir in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Stone of Morphie is a standing menhir in Aberdeenshire that rises roughly 3.5 meters above the surrounding land. The monument consists of an unworked boulder with a rectangular base and remains in its original position.
The stone dates from the Neolithic or Bronze Age and shows early human settlement in Scotland. It has stood at this location for thousands of years and represents one of the region's enduring megaliths.
Regional folklore connects the stone to a burial site of a Viking army leader who fell during the Battle of Barry in 1010 AD.
The menhir is accessible by path from the A92 bridge near the River North Esk and is relatively easy to reach on foot. Sturdy footwear is advisable since the ground can be uneven and slippery after rain.
The name derives from the Welsh word 'morfa' meaning sea plain, hinting at the coastal setting of the region. Few visitors notice this linguistic connection when they first encounter the stone.
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