Dinnie Stones, Granite lifting stones at Potarch Cafe, Scotland.
Two granite stones with iron rings attached, weighing 733 pounds combined, stand at the Potarch Cafe and Restaurant in Aberdeenshire.
The stones served as counterweights during the maintenance of Potarch Bridge in the 1830s before Donald Dinnie carried them across the bridge in 1860.
These stones represent Scottish strength traditions, drawing athletes from around the world to test their abilities through various lifting techniques.
Individuals must schedule attempts weeks ahead and demonstrate capability to lift over 661 pounds before attempting the official Dinnie Stones challenge.
Only six people between 1973 and 2019 have replicated Donald Dinnie's original feat of carrying both stones across 17 feet without lifting straps.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Birse
Inception: 1830s
Made from material: granite, iron
Website: http://thedinniestones.com
GPS coordinates: 57.06500,-2.65100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:34
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