Stonelifting Stories

Dalarossie Church Putting Stone
Dalarossie Church Putting Stone
Reverend James Leslie often came to the church to see the parish members outside putting the stone who were members of Clan Mackintosh of Moy and Clan Chattan. The Reverend... Read more...
Shaky Knees MacKinnon
Shaky Knees MacKinnon
In the early 18th Century there lived a MacKinnon from Strath on Skye known as Glagan Gluin 'an Triubhais Bhric translated as "Shaky Knees of the grey trousers". MacKinnon was... Read more...
Chasing Iceland’s Legendary Lifting Stones: An Unforgettable 3-Day Adventure
Chasing Iceland’s Legendary Lifting Stones: An Unforgettable 3-Day Adventure
By Dolores McGuckin A Journey Through Strength, History, and Iceland’s Wild Landscapes Some trips are about seeing new places. Others are about testing yourself. My recent journey through Iceland’s legendary... Read more...
The Hunt for the Bealach Boys
The Hunt for the Bealach Boys
By Morgan Price The morning was cold and wet when we first met at the Flodigarry Hotel, nestled on the Northern peninsula of the Isle of Skye. The wind was... Read more...
THE STORY OF THE BLACK STONE OF CREAG ASDUINN
THE STORY OF THE BLACK STONE OF CREAG ASDUINN
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
The Hunt for a Lifting Stone in Glen Esk – The Mason’s Stone of Glen Esk
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
Mons Meg Cannon Ball
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
Note from a stone traveller
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
Northern Stone Tour, 4 Aug, 2026
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
Lifting Stones, Lifting Silence: A Highland Woman’s Reclamation
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
My ‘Silent Realm’ Stone - The Ardvorlich
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
Peter Martin
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...