Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Glasshel Stone Circle
In or near Torphins.
Glasshel Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glasshel Stone Circle is a stone circle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Glasshel Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a series of standing stones arranged in a circular formation, characteristic of Neolithic ritual sites. The site's age and purpose reflect the ancient cultural practices of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0867, -2.5810
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/6010987872 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Glasshel Stone Circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4DE).
- What is Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Glasshel Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glasshel Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4DE.
- Is Glasshel Stone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Glasshel Stone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4DE. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.