Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Ardlair Stone
In or near Kennethmont.
Ardlair Stone — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardlair Stone is a post mill located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Ardlair Stone is a windmill located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its distinctive stone construction, characteristic of the region's historical milling architecture.
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Background
Description
A rough hewn stone of grey Gneiss, the stone was identified as Pictish in 1901. The stone bears the incised symbols of the Pictish beast, the tuning fork and the mirror.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.3385, -2.7409
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6YR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17984383 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardlair Stone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ardlair - Pictish Symbol Stone, Standing Stone
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardlair Stone?
- Ardlair Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6YR).
- What is Ardlair Stone?
- Ardlair Stone — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardlair Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6YR.
- Is Ardlair Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Ardlair Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardlair Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6YR.