Stone circle near Banchory, Aberdeenshire
★
The Nine Stanes is the best known of three stone circles dotted around the edges of Mulloch Wood, south of Banchory. It’s a recumbent circle – meaning it features a massive horizontal stone flanked by two uprights – and probably dates to around 2,000 BC. Recent deforestation has detracted a little from the atmosphere, but it’s still a pleasant and easily accessible spot for car owners; reach it by following the short track then footpath through trees from the parking area.
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NO 723912
GPS coordinates: 57.011218,-2.457112
No public transport within 1 mi
Space to park at track junction – don’t block access
Key info
Always open
Free
Related Features
Falls of Feugh
Banchory, Aberdeenshire★★ Just before joining the River Dee at Banchory, the Water of Feugh tumbles over a chaos of boulders and rock steps to form an attractive set of rapids with an old stone road bridge over the top. These are the Falls of Feugh, and while not particularly…
Walk: Lower Deeside delights – Banchory, railway, castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire★★★★ The beautiful stretch of the Dee downstream from Banchory is perfect (apart from the bit by the sewage works) for an easygoing stroll, following one of Scotland's great salmon rivers through beautiful surroundings right to the gates of Crathes Castle. Allow time for several diversions along the…
Walk: Simply Scolty
Banchory, Aberdeenshire★★★ 
Part of ascent route officially closed due to storm damage (checked April 2024) Scolty's popular slopes rise above woodland across the river from Banchory, topped with a 20-metre high tower (which you can often climb) commemorating General William Burnett who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington…
