In Orkney (north east Scotland) they have the sanding stones of Stennes. Not nearly as impressive as Stonehenge but also not surprising there’s some connection.
As a bit of a fan of Orkney (a family connection), I will point out that there are many attractions for archaeologists in Orkney. Some sites are dating before Stonehenge circle or at least similar timeframes, I wonder if the central Scottish stone at Stonehenge is an attempt to transfer the magic from Orkney (a biased view INAA)
We have the Standing Stones of Stenness (as mentioned), the Ring of Brodgar, the chambered cairn at Maeshowe, the Barnhouse Settlement and the Ring of Bookan. Also we have The Neolithic village at Skara Brae (The site was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC and is Europe's most complete Neolithic village).
The archaeological dig at the Ness of Brodgar is closing soon after 20 years of work, to preserve the rest for future archaeologists. I think we have enough samples to keep the researchers happy for a long time.
If going then pack warm clothes as Orkney is very windy and frequently wet. To paraphrase Billy Connolly “Orkney is definitely windswept and interesting”
stoneman24|1 year ago
We have the Standing Stones of Stenness (as mentioned), the Ring of Brodgar, the chambered cairn at Maeshowe, the Barnhouse Settlement and the Ring of Bookan. Also we have The Neolithic village at Skara Brae (The site was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC and is Europe's most complete Neolithic village).
The archaeological dig at the Ness of Brodgar is closing soon after 20 years of work, to preserve the rest for future archaeologists. I think we have enough samples to keep the researchers happy for a long time.
If going then pack warm clothes as Orkney is very windy and frequently wet. To paraphrase Billy Connolly “Orkney is definitely windswept and interesting”