Stonelifting Stories

THE STORY OF THE BLACK STONE OF CREAG ASDUINN

October 21, 2025

By Julian Davies North Uist, the Scottish Western Isles. The edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The black stone sits on the flank of the low hill called Craig Hasten. Below... Read more...

The Hunt for a Lifting Stone in Glen Esk – The Mason’s Stone of Glen Esk

September 12, 2025

By Andy Crawford When talk turns to Scotland’s historic lifting stones, Glen Esk is not usually the first name mentioned. But hidden beside the Modlach Tower lies a curious stone... Read more...

Mons Meg Cannon Ball

August 10, 2025

There were I think 4 originally found in the beck just outside the village. One sat outside the old pub. And 2 went into private ownership I believe. Another source... Read more...

Note from a stone traveller

August 10, 2025

My name is Jon Cegielski, and I am a stone lifting enthusiast. I travel all over Europe and all over the US picking up historical, and modern day lifting stones.... Read more...

Northern Stone Tour, 4 Aug, 2026

August 6, 2025

We met at the Dalwhinnie stone at 08.30 to be met with pouring rain and howling wind so it didn't look good for the rest of the tour. We met... Read more...

Lifting Stones, Lifting Silence: A Highland Woman’s Reclamation

July 24, 2025

By Bex Innes In September 2022, I found myself standing among the purple heather-carpeted hills of Scotland, the wind raking across my face, my fingers wrapped around centuries-old stones—stones that... Read more...

My ‘Silent Realm’ Stone - The Ardvorlich

July 22, 2025

Personal Lifting Journeys and Why ‘Modern Stones’ Continue to be Important By Andy Crawford If I had to choose one stone that defines my lifting journey, it would be the... Read more...

Peter Martin

July 21, 2025

Upon deciding to try your hand at lifting the Scottish historic lifting stones, it will not be long before you come across the name Peter Martin, that is a guarantee,... Read more...