Place to visit
Maiden Stone, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Maiden Stone is a Pictish symbol stone near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Distillery Road). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Pictish symbol stone near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK · History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 161 km as the crow flies
- Website
- historicenvironment.scot
- Run by
- Historic Scotland
- Coordinates
- 57.31204, -2.4934
What it is and where
Maiden Stone is a Pictish symbol stone near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Distillery Road). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
A Pictish sculptural stonework standing at 3m tall and made from pinkish granite. It was probably carved some time after AD 700, though debated. The stone is covered by a protective shelter over the winter, during which times it cannot be viewed.
It is in Distillery Road, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.31204, -2.4934; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 161 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Historic Scotland
It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Maiden Stone is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:01
- FebPossible9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:00
- MayBest time16:16
- JunBest time17:37
- JulBest time17:03
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:38
- DecPossible6:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Harthill CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- Balquhain CastleRuined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK3.0 km
- BalquhainStone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- BennachieRange of hills in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- Easter Aquhorthies stone circleWell-preserved recumbent stone circle in north-east Scotland4.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maiden Stone?
It is a Pictish symbol stone near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Maiden Stone?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22.
How do you get to Maiden Stone?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 161 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Harthill Castle, Balquhain Castle, Balquhain. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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