Windmills · Scottish Islands
Skellister Standing Stone
In or near Symbister.
Skellister Standing Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mat Tuck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Skellister Standing Stone is a post mill located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Skellister Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in the Scottish Islands. This standing stone is notable for its ancient origins and significance within the local landscape. It is a designated scheduled monument, reflecting its historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2785, -1.1644
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q12013381 (CC0)
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Campsites · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Skellister
Hill of Skellister — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 105 m.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Grunna Water, house 480m NW of Houlland
Grunna Water, house 480m NW of Houlland — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
West Voe of Skellister
West Voe of Skellister — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Newing,house 100m E of South Newing
Newing,house 100m E of South Newing — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Benston Broch
Benston Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Benston Broch
Benston Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Skellister Standing Stone
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
South Nesting — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh House Hostel
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Bressay Marina & Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Scalloway Caravan Park
Scalloway Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skellister Standing Stone?
- Skellister Standing Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PP).
- What is Skellister Standing Stone?
- Skellister Standing Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skellister Standing Stone?
- The nearest town is Symbister. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PP.
- Is Skellister Standing Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Skellister Standing Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skellister Standing Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.