Cullerlie stone circle

Cullerlie stone circle consists of eight granite stones arranged in a circular formation roughly 10 meters across, with eight internal burial mounds surrounded by stone kerbs. The inner structures vary in design, with most featuring single rings of stones, while others display double rings or lack formal boundaries.

The monument originated in the second millennium BC when communities transported stones from higher elevations to build this location. Excavations in 1934 revealed that the site served as a burial and ceremonial center over an extended period.

This site served as a gathering place for funeral rituals, where communities burned oak and hazel wood before placing cremated remains in the inner burial mounds.

The site sits south of Echt village near the B9119 road at Garlogie and offers visitors a designated parking area. It remains freely accessible and easy to explore on foot, requiring no special equipment or preparation for a visit.

The eight inner burial mounds are not identical: six contain single stone rings, one features a double ring, and one lacks any stone boundary. This variation suggests the site was not built to a single master plan but evolved and was modified over time.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Location: Echt

Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/cullerlie-stone-circle

GPS coordinates: 57.12890,-2.35658

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00