Tyrebagger Stone Circle, Dyce, United Kingdom

Unknown to most Aberdonians, the relatively intact and well preserved Tyrebagger Stone Circle stands on a hillside within a mile or two of busy Aberdeen International Airport. Access to the site will require at least a 10-15 minute walk as it is impossible to reach it directly by car. The closest point where it may be possible to park is outside the Aberdeen Airpark facility in a disused quarry to the east. From there, good farm tracks lead to the stones. The final hundred metres require you to climb the permanently chained gate illustrated below and walk across a field of springy rough pasture.

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Louise Killingback (5 years ago)
Lovely place great views well worth a vist

Cassie Reynolds-Araji (5 years ago)
Beautiful short stroll and wonderful energy. Loved it here.

Gordon Harper (5 years ago)
One of the most scenic, peaceful around

Nessa M. L. (6 years ago)
Stunning stone circle!

António M. Batista Santos (7 years ago)

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