Glengorm Standing Stones

The Glengorm Standing Stones are an evocative group of ancient monoliths found positioned below the commanding Glengorm Castle, in the ruggedly beautiful northern reaches of Mull. Their location, set against a backdrop of dramatic coastal scenery and the imposing Victorian castle, creates a fascinating contrast between different eras of human occupation on the island. These stones, likely dating back to the Bronze Age, serve as silent witnesses to millennia of change.

While their precise purpose remains shrouded in the mists of time, these stones, like many across the Hebrides, likely held significant spiritual or practical importance for the prehistoric communities that erected them. They may have been used for calendrical purposes, marking solstices or equinoxes, or perhaps they delineated sacred spaces for ritualistic gatherings. Their very presence speaks of a deep connection to the land and the cosmos held by Mull’s earliest inhabitants.

Visiting the Glengorm Standing Stones offers a rewarding experience for those exploring the Glengorm estate, combining natural beauty with profound historical resonance. They provide a tangible link to a forgotten past, inviting contemplation on the passage of time and the enduring mysteries of human endeavour in this wild and captivating landscape.