Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
South Fornet stone circle
In or near Kingswells.
South Fornet stone circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Fornet 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
South Fornet stone circle is a prehistoric monument located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its stone arrangement, typical of Neolithic ceremonial sites. The circle's significance lies in its historical and archaeological value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1891, -2.3608
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB32 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/11098285024 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Fornet stone circle?
- South Fornet stone circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB32 7BX).
- What is South Fornet stone circle?
- South Fornet stone circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Fornet stone circle?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB32 7BX.
- Is South Fornet stone circle free to visit?
- Yes, South Fornet stone circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Fornet stone circle?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB32 7BX.