Dunnideer Stone Circle
43 minute walk from Insch station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
Dunnideer stone circle is thought to date back to the Neolithic age. This site is a mostly destroyed example of a recumbent stone circle. It sits on a hill near the ruins of Dunnideer Castle, offering a glimpse into Scotland's ancient past.
This fascinating site is unique for its "recumbent" design: a large stone laid horizontally between two upright "flankers." While many stones were removed in the 19th century, the three remaining gabbro stones include the recumbent and its re-erected flankers. Historically, it was once described as a "crown of stones" that produced a wonderful echo.
Visitors can explore these impressive ancient stones, the largest of which is over nine feet long. Positioned on a spur of the hill, the site allows you to enjoy the same excellent views of the landscape that the original builders sought thousands of years ago.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Ancient stones
- Good for
- Archaeology & ancient history, Scenic viewpoints
- Characteristics
- Hilltop, Prehistoric, Ruin, Scheduled Monument
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Insch station — 43 min walk, 2.9 km
Other places near Insch
- Insch Connection Museum — 1 min walk from the station
- The Hill of Christ's Kirk, Insch — 1 min walk from the station
- Insch Golf Club — 14 min walk from the station
- Hill of Dunnideer, near Insch — 23 min walk from the station
- Dunnideer Castle — 36 min walk from the station
- Inschfield Recumbent Stone Circle (remains) — 39 min walk from the station