Borve, Isle of Skye, Highland
Clachan Erisco Standing Stones
Prehistoric
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3.5
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.5Three stones stand beside a minor road at Borve. Known as the Borve Stone Row, they may be the surviving remains of a larger stone circle; other nearby fallen stones have been suggested as clues, though that interpretation is not certain.
A compact, intriguing archaeological stop rather than a destination for a long visit: the draw is seeing the three stones in their landscape and considering what the scattered remains might once have been. Access and a safe place to stop need checking before you go.
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The experience
A brief roadside archaeology stop, if access and safe stopping are confirmed. See the three standing stones, then consider the nearby fallen stones that have prompted speculation about a former circle. The evidence does not establish the monument’s original form or date.
Things to do
Look closely at the three standing stones
The site is described as a row of three stones at Borve. Compare their different heights and forms; the tallest is reported as six feet.
Brief stop
Consider the possible stone-circle remains
Nearby fallen stones have been suggested as evidence that the surviving row may once have formed part of a larger stone circle. Treat this as an interpretation, not a settled fact.
Brief stop
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Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A brief look at the Borve Stone Row
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Check that you can access the site and stop safely before setting out.
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If access is appropriate, view the three stones beside the road.
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Look for the nearby fallen stones said to have prompted the suggestion that the standing stones may once have belonged to a circle.
Verified history
Clachan Erisco is also known as the Borve Stone Row. A specialist site describes three stones, with the tallest about six feet high, and reports that some people consider them possible remains of a stone circle. A local walking account also describes nearby stones as possible evidence of a larger prehistoric monument; the supplied material does not establish its date or original layout.
Hidden details
The fallen stones and the circle theory — The standing row is not the only feature discussed in accounts of the site: nearby fallen stones have been proposed as possible traces of a larger circle. The interpretation is uncertain.
When to go
· No specific time is established by the supplied sources; prioritise safe conditions and a suitable place to stop.
The supplied sources do not identify a best season.
Check local weather and ground conditions before travelling. Safe stopping and access have not been verified.
Worth pairing with
Bealach a Chaol-reigh trig point walk
A separate hill walk described as starting near the standing stones, with no defined trail and boggy ground reported. It is not a simple extension of the roadside visit: consult the route account and assess conditions, navigation and fitness before attempting it.
What to look for
Look for the three standing stones, including the tallest, reported to be about six feet high. Nearby fallen stones have been proposed as possible evidence of a larger circle, but that interpretation remains uncertain.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
Check conditions and access locally; no particular season is established by the supplied sources.
No season or time of day is specifically recommended by the supplied sources. Choose conditions that allow a safe stop and careful viewing; verify access locally.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
The stones are described as beside a minor road near Borve. A visitor review reports being able to approach them, but public access and safe stopping or parking have not been independently confirmed. Check locally before visiting; do not block gates or passing places. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Parking is not verified. Do not park in passing places, at gates or where you would obstruct access; check for a safe, lawful stopping place before visiting.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed as unavailable in the source data. Ground conditions and the precise approach are not verified; check before visiting.
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Around Clachan Erisco Standing Stones
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