Stones of Stenness
The Stones of Stenness are found between Loch of Harray and Loch of Stenness, midway between Stromness and Finstown in Mainland Orkney. They are probably dating from around 2900 B.C. and originally had a circle of 12 stones.
Stones of Stenness - computer generated art - Orkney's Stone Circles
Stones of Stenness
Stones of Stenness is open to the public all year round and is free to visit.
Stones of Stenness as seen from the road. Car parking is nearby and you have a short walk down to the Watch Stone at the loch.
Watch Stone and the Stones of Stenness picture from bridge between the lochs.
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