Did You Know… There’s a Hidden Stone Circle in Inverness?
Did you know there’s a hidden stone circle in Inverness? Quietly sitting behind the city, Raigmore Cairn is a 5000 year old site with a remarkable story of survival.
Did you know there’s a hidden stone circle in Inverness? Quietly sitting behind the city, Raigmore Cairn is a 5000 year old site with a remarkable story of survival.
Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …
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Hidden beneath Burghead’s ancient Pictish fort lies a mysterious underground chamber. Known as Burghead Well, this rock-cut pool has puzzled historians for centuries. Was it a ritual site, a Christian baptistry, or simply a water source? Explore the facts behind one of Scotland’s most intriguing ancient structures.
Part of the Cairngorms Story
The Centre of Scotland Stone sits within the Cairngorms National Park — the largest national park in the UK, known for its wild landscapes, ancient woodlands, and rich cultural heritage. Badenoch, the southern gateway to the park, is a place where stories live in the land. From the mountains and moorlands to monuments like this, the area invites visitors to explore far beyond the tourist trail. Finding the stone isn’t just about ticking off a point on the map — it’s about experiencing a quieter, deeper Scotland.