Standing stones

I positively love Scotland, in large part because of its amazing islands. During previous trips to the Orkney Isles and the Isle of Skye I knew that there was one area I had yet to see - the Outer Hebrides. This trip provided the opportunity to explore both Lewis and Harris while simultaneously re-visiting the Isle of Skye. Luckily, the weather cooperated beautifully. I would love to hear which of these photos are your favorites. You can find the stories behind these photos at…

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland #orkeny #scottishhighlands #brodgar

Standing Tall via Hazelnut Inn

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

Drombeg Druid circle Ireland

With its rows of thousands of standing stones, Carnac, on the south coast of Brittany, has long fascinated man. Find out more about this magical place...

Standing stones are often highly mysterious. Folklore rushes in to fill the gaps since we don't know who built them or why. Learn more here.

Celtic Christian stone carving in the valley of Glencolumbkille, Donegal, Ireland. One of the pilgrimage circuit stations.

Uragh Stone Circle, County Kerry, IrelandUragh Stone Circle is a neolithic stone circle near Gleninchaquin Park. Situated near Lough Inchiquin, it consists of five megaliths. The largest stone is ten...

Photo about the neolithic stone circle at Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. Image of outer, monument, stones - 9756106

irish sacred stone

SCOTLAND 05 OUTER HEBRIDES CALANAIS

Callanish standing stones

So I started reading Against the Wicked City! That post about the Dragon Warriors games really grabbed me. I want to play in a game where the goblins have daggers made of icicles, and the wights lurk and loom grimly from their barrow-mounds! (Everything needs more wights.) In the spirit of that post, let's see if we can't dig up some more goodness from around the internet that goes with this look - and increases our style points in general - and see where might fit in my game! Go and read…

The Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkney, Scotland The Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkney, Scotland. This was our second stop of this awesome tour with Jean ROSS, Great Orkney Tours (Great Orkney Tours). Also, see www.visitscotland.com Jean is a local guide who provides the personal touch you will not get on a huge coach tour. Our itinerary was roughed out weeks before our arrival, yet, we were able to flex the times if needed. Like to avoid one site due a coach tour just unloading, so we…