Circles of Stone field guide
Sighthill Stone Circle
Glasgow, Scotland
Before you go
Urban public access. Confirm current paths and local parking before travelling.
Postcode caution: G4 0UZ is a useful navigation reference, not a guarantee of legal or available parking.
- Grid reference
- NS 597 667
- Useful postcode
- G4 0UZ
- Monument coordinates
- 55.87530, -4.23710
Pack and plan
- Charged phone and a paper map or saved offline map
- Water, layers and footwear suited to the terrain
- Current weather, daylight and access information checked
- Someone told where you are going on remote walks
What you are looking for
A modern astronomically aligned circle showing that stone-circle building remains a living practice.
Its documented design and construction make it a useful comparison for interpretations of ancient monuments.
Field notes
Weather and light: ______________________________________________
First feature spotted: ___________________________________________
Something the map did not show: _________________________________
Walk gently
- Check current access and weather before setting out.
- Keep dogs under close control around livestock.
- Do not climb, move stones, light fires or leave offerings.
- Take all litter home and protect fragile ground.
If something goes wrong
In an emergency call 999 or 112. Give the grid reference or coordinates above, describe your approach route, and do not put yourself at further risk.