Tomnaverie Stone Circle.
Located just outside Tarland these shots was taken in 2005. A lot of work has gone into the preservation of the stones and the fence that once encircled the Circle has now been removed (apart from behind the Recumbant Stone for safety reasons).
From orignal site:
This circle was almost destroyed last century when the demand for local stone in Tarland resulted in a quarry be excavated in the Tor which the circle stands. The Circle gives stunning views of Lochnagar to the west and Morven. The damage to the Circle was so great that the Victorians had moved the 2 flankers to prevent them falling into the quarry below.
Tomnaverie was probably built between 1800 and 1600 BC.
The Circle was restored by a donation from the MacRobert Trust who owns the land and is in the care of Historic Scotland. It can be located just south of Tarland. |