Standing stones

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland

I positively love Scotland, in large part because of its amazing islands. During previous trips to the Orkney Isles and the Isle of Skye I knew that there was one area I had yet to see - the Outer Hebrides. This trip provided the opportunity to explore both Lewis and Harris while simultaneously re-visiting the Isle of Skye. Luckily, the weather cooperated beautifully. I would love to hear which of these photos are your favorites. You can find the stories behind these photos at…

Celtic Marker, County Galway, Ireland

Uragh Stone Circle, County Kerry, IrelandUragh Stone Circle is a neolithic stone circle near Gleninchaquin Park. Situated near Lough Inchiquin, it consists of five megaliths. The largest stone is ten...

With its rows of thousands of standing stones, Carnac, on the south coast of Brittany, has long fascinated man. Find out more about this magical place...

Standing stones are often highly mysterious. Folklore rushes in to fill the gaps since we don't know who built them or why. Learn more here.

The Lia Fail or Stone of Destiny at The Hill of Tara, Co. Meath, ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland until the 6th century AD. This standing stone is on the Inauguration Mound, and in legend it was the Coronation Stone for Irish High Kings into the 6th Century AD. The Hill of Tara is located near Dunshaughlin and Navan, and the River Boyne. Also in legend, the stone was supposed to have been brought to Ireland by the Tuatha Dé Danann - a magical race who once ruled Ireland. The Lia…

Callanish standing stones

VisitScotland on Instagram: “"Standing stones of Callanish on a windy, rainy, blustery and beautiful day. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland." Wow 😍 Thanks…”