Stone circle and distant view of the Prop of Ythsie.

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Stone circle and distant view of the Prop of Ythsie.

Image: © Peter Ward Taken: 24 Nov 2005

Six stones forming a circle ca.2000BC. The Prop of Ythsie, a more recent monument, is seen on the hill on the skyline. It commemorates George Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen and Prime Minister 1852-1855.

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Image Location

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57.364823
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-2.192823