The Camp Stone

Heritage Site in Perthshire

Scotland

The Camp Stone

Minor road towards Drumloist
Minor road towards Drumloist Credit: Steven Brown

The Camp Stone, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a notable heritage site with a rich historical significance. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the Scottish Highlands, the stone holds a special place in Scotland's ancient history.

Believed to date back to the Neolithic period, around 4000-2000 BC, The Camp Stone stands as a solitary megalithic standing stone, approximately 3.5 meters in height. Its imposing presence and unique design make it a distinctive landmark in the region.

The stone is composed of sandstone and features intricate carvings and engravings, showcasing the craftsmanship of the ancient people who erected it. Though the exact purpose of the stone remains a mystery, it is often speculated that it held religious or ceremonial significance, possibly serving as a marker for burial grounds or as a focal point for gatherings.

The Camp Stone is surrounded by lush greenery and offers visitors a scenic view of the surrounding countryside. It attracts tourists, history enthusiasts, and archaeologists who are fascinated by its ancient origins. The site is well-maintained, with informative plaques providing visitors with historical context and details about the stone's significance.

As a heritage site, The Camp Stone is protected by local authorities and is considered an important part of Scotland's cultural heritage. Its preservation ensures that future generations can continue to appreciate and learn from this ancient monument, connecting them to their distant past and offering a glimpse into Scotland's ancient civilizations.

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The Camp Stone Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.233/-4.105 or Grid Reference NN6906. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Drumloist
Minor road towards Drumloist
Minor road at Drumloist
Minor road at Drumloist
Caldron Linn, lower fall This is the lower of the two falls on the Annet Burn near Doune marked as Caldron Linn on the OS. 
The fall here is c4m high and comes at the end of a 200m shallow gorge whose upper limit begins with a similar fall.
Caldron Linn, lower fall
This is the lower of the two falls on the Annet Burn near Doune marked as Caldron Linn on the OS. The fall here is c4m high and comes at the end of a 200m shallow gorge whose upper limit begins with a similar fall.
Road heading towards Drumloist Looking westward.
Road heading towards Drumloist
Looking westward.
Road near the entrance to Drumloist Looking north-westward.
Road near the entrance to Drumloist
Looking north-westward.
Road and bridge crossing Coillechat Burn near Ballachraggan Looking north-eastward.
Road and bridge crossing Coillechat Burn near Ballachraggan
Looking north-eastward.
Access road to Drumloist
Access road to Drumloist
Country road at Coillechat Burn
Country road at Coillechat Burn
Rough pasture near Choillechat Burn
Rough pasture near Choillechat Burn
Road by the Annet Burn Not on Ordnance Survey maps, but shown as a dead end by Harveys
Road by the Annet Burn
Not on Ordnance Survey maps, but shown as a dead end by Harveys
Still That Way 11 years on from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1105982">NN6906 : That way</a>
Still That Way
11 years on from NN6906 : That way
Forestry by the Annet Burn
Forestry by the Annet Burn
Road to Waterside
Road to Waterside
Rough grazing, Waterside
Rough grazing, Waterside
South side of Uamh Bheag
South side of Uamh Bheag
Rough grazing by Waterside
Rough grazing by Waterside
'Drumloist', Drumloist Road
'Drumloist', Drumloist Road
Farmstead, Drumloist Road
Farmstead, Drumloist Road
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The Camp Stone is located at Grid Ref: NN6906 (Lat: 56.233, Lng: -4.105)

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