Stone circles · Central Scotland
Balbirnie stone circle (original site)
In or near Freuchie.
Balbirnie stone circle (original site) — a stone circle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Bain — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balbirnie stone circle (original site) is a stone circle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Balbirnie stone circle is located in central Scotland. This prehistoric stone circle is notable for being one of the original sites of its kind in the region. The structure's age and arrangement provide insight into ancient ceremonial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2146, -3.1543
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY7 6XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch — 2.1 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4458882016 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balbirnie stone circle (original site)?
- Balbirnie stone circle (original site) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY7 6XY).
- What is Balbirnie stone circle (original site)?
- Balbirnie stone circle (original site) — a stone circle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balbirnie stone circle (original site)?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY7 6XY.
- Is Balbirnie stone circle (original site) free to visit?
- Yes, Balbirnie stone circle (original site) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balbirnie stone circle (original site)?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY7 6XY.