Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Ringing Stone
In or near Ruthven.
The Ringing Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Gillan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Ringing Stone is a archaeological 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
The Ringing Stone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its unique acoustic properties, producing a ringing sound when struck. The stone contributes to the region's rich prehistoric heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4985, -2.7830
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/11094341444 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ringing Stone?
- The Ringing Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4SN).
- What is The Ringing Stone?
- The Ringing Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ringing Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4SN.
- Is The Ringing Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Ringing Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ringing Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4SN.