Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Standing Stones
Standing Stones — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Standing Stones is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
The Standing Stones are an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. These ancient stone formations are significant remnants of prehistoric human activity. Their exact purpose remains unclear, but they are believed to be linked to rituals or ceremonies. The site offers insights into the region's early inhabitants and their connection to the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6356, -6.1849
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA75 6QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n1432972378 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q29015462 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing Stones?
- Standing Stones is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA75 6QE).
- What is Standing Stones?
- Standing Stones — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Standing Stones?
- Drivers can use postcode PA75 6QE.
- How do I get to Standing Stones?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA75 6QE. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.