Broomend Of Crichie Stone Circle / Henge
32 minute walk from Inverurie station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
Located in Port Elphinstone, Broomend of Crichie is an ancient landscape featuring a prehistoric henge and a Class I Pictish stone. The site is recognized as a scheduled monument and includes an avenue and several standing stones.
This location is notable for its unique archaeological history. The Pictish stone is a flat slab decorated with intricate incised symbols, including the "Pictish beast" and a "crescent and V-rod." While the stone originally stood to the north-east, it was moved to the very center of the henge during the 19th century.
Visitors can explore this historic setting to see the distinctive carvings firsthand. The site offers a chance to observe the relationship between the ritual henge earthworks and the ancient symbol stone, providing a glimpse into the region's rich Pictish heritage.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Ancient stones
- Good for
- Archaeology & ancient history, Historic monuments
- Characteristics
- Open-air, Prehistoric, Scheduled Monument
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Inverurie station — 32 min walk, 2.7 km
Other places near Inverurie
- Ury Riverside Park — 3 min walk from the station
- Garioch Heritage Centre — 10 min walk from the station
- Inverurie Loco Works F.C. — 14 min walk from the station
- Garioch Rugby Club — 15 min walk from the station
- Inverurie Golf Club — 27 min walk from the station
- Brandsbutt Symbol Stone — 28 min walk from the station