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: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone

In or near Tain.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone — a stone circle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

The Pointed Stone - geograph.org.uk - 1877723

Graeme Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Tain · 7.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone is a stone circle located in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Edderton Standing Stone, known as Clach Biorach or The Sharp Stone, is a notable prehistoric monument located in the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can explore this ancient site and appreciate its historical significance and the surrounding landscape.

Place summary

Edderton I Standing Stone, also known as Clach Biorach or The Sharp Stone, is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Scottish Highlands. This stone circle is notable for its ancient origins, contributing to the region's rich archaeological landscape.

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Coordinates
57.8365, -4.1771
District
Highland
Postcode
IV19 1LA
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Tain — 7.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone?
: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1LA).
What is : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone?
: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone — a stone circle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone?
The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.8 km away. The nearest town is Tain. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1LA.
Is : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone free to visit?
Yes, : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone is free to enter.
How do I get to : Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone?
The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1LA.