Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle

The stone circle contains a massive recumbent stone measuring 5.2 meters in length, positioned alongside two remaining upright stones on a hillside location.

Dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, the circle originally consisted of six or seven stones arranged in a 22-meter diameter formation.

The stones stand aligned with the major southern moonset, demonstrating the prehistoric builders' understanding of celestial movements and astronomical alignments.

Located at coordinates 57.314085, -2.332123, visitors must traverse agricultural land to reach the stone circle, which requires consideration of crop growing periods.

The eastern flanker rises to an exceptional height of 3 meters, while the recumbent stone weighs approximately thirty tons with specific cup markings.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Location: Bourtie

GPS coordinates: 57.31408,-2.33212

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:14