📌 Stone circle near Banchory, Aberdeenshire
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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
📌 Off minor road 0.5 mi west of Westerton Cottage, 3 mi south of Banchory
🧭 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
