📌 Sandhead, Dumfries & Galloway
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The most interesting parts of the Rhins of Galloway are around its 50 mile coastline, but it’s worth turning inland for a quick look at the Kirkmadrine Stones: one of Historic Environment Scotland’s more minor sites, housed in the annexe of a remote 19th century church. The eight sculptured Christian stones date to various periods between the 6th and 12th centuries, with carvings making reference to bible passages, priests and burials. The three earliest stones (imaginatively known as Kirkmadrine 1, 2 and 3) are amongst the oldest Christian sculptured stones ever found in Scotland. The protective glass in front of the stones reflects sunlight, making it difficult to take close-up photos on our visit.
🌍 Location
📌 Off minor road 2 mi southwest of Sandhead
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NX 080484
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 54.793554,-4.987829
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Verge parking for a few cars at 🧭 NX 080481 / 🛰️ 54.790933,-4.987218
📝 Key info
⌚ Always viewable
🎫 Free
💬 From the parking spot it’s 5-min walk to the stones, north along a level track (⬤ Easy).
