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Airlie


This slab-like standing stone is in a prominent position on the crest of a knoll overlooking Strathmore, and measures 2.0m tall. In the 18th century human remains were found at its base, supposedly the victims of a battle here.

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Alternative names for Airlie

Baitland; Cairnwell; Carlinwell

Where is Airlie?

Airlie is in the parish of Airlie and the county of Angus.

Grid reference: NO 3208 5025

Lat / long: 56.63880535, -3.108797223

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OS Map for Airlie

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Blairgowrie, Kirriemuir & Glamis (Strathmore West)
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Weather at Airlie

6°C
max 6°C / min 5°C
6km/h E
1019mb
88%
100%
05:43 18:49

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Weather observed at Kirkton of Airlie at 19:25
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References (websites)

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Ancient sites near Airlie

Kinalty cursus

3.7km away

Arthurstone standing stone

9.5km away

High Keillor standing stone

11.5km away

Balkello standing stone

12.6km away

Drumend standing stone

12.6km away

Balkemback stone circle

13.3km away

Milton of Rattray cursus

13.4km away

Woodside stone circle

13.6km away

Craighall standing stone and rock art

13.6km away
more ancient sites....

Castles near Airlie

Baikie Castle (site of)

0.9km away

Lindertis (site of)

2.0km away

Ruthven Castle

3.0km away

Airlie Castle

3.4km away

Castleton of Eassie

3.8km away

Baldovie

3.9km away

Inverquiech Castle

4.3km away

Balfour Castle

4.7km away

Drumkilbo House

5.6km away
more castles....
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Pictish stones near Airlie

High Keillor Class I symbol stone

11.5km away

St Martin's Stone Class II cross-slab

13.8km away

Tealing Church Class II cross slab

14.8km away

Strathmartine 1 Class I symbol stone

15.0km away

Strathmartine 2 Class III recumbent stone

16.0km away

Benvie Class III cross slab

18.8km away

Bullion Class I symbol stone

19.8km away

Woodrae 1 Class II cross slab

20.8km away

Woodrae 2 Class II cross slab

20.8km away
more Pictish stones....

Pictish sites near Airlie

Norrie's Law hoard

43.7km away

Dunnicaer fort

65.9km away

Haddington silver chain

79.0km away

Traprain Law silver chain

79.6km away

Nigg silver chain

81.5km away

Parkhill silver chain

87.0km away

Hoardweel silver chain

101.3km away

Whitlaw silver chain

103.7km away

Borland silver chain

107.1km away
more Pictish sites....
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Accommodation near Airlie

Castleton House Hotel
hotelEassie
3.7km away
Lochside Lodge & Roundhouse Restaurant
hotel, restaurantBridgend of Lintrathen
5.8km away
Lands of Loyal Hotel
hotelAlyth
7.3km away
Old Stables Bed and Breakfast / Self-Catering
bed and breakfastAlyth
7.6km away
Alyth Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barAlyth
7.6km away
Crawford Cottages
self-catering cottageKirriemuir
8.0km away
Kinnettles Castle
hotel, barForfar
11.1km away
The Hideaway Experience
self-catering cottagesAuchterhouse
13.2km away
Royal Hotel, Forfar
hotelForfar
13.5km away
Chapelbank Hotel
hotelForfar
13.7km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Airlie

Lochside Lodge & Roundhouse Restaurant
hotel, restaurantBridgend of Lintrathen
5.8km away
Alyth Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barAlyth
7.6km away
Kinnettles Castle
hotel, barForfar
11.1km away
Altamount Country House Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantBlairgowrie
15.1km away
Premier Inn Dundee North
hotel, restaurantDundee
18.3km away
Premier Inn Dundee West
hotel, restaurantDundee
19.0km away
Best Western Invercarse Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInvergowrie
20.9km away
Duke's Corner
barDundee
21.4km away
Number Twenty Five
hotel, restaurant, barDundee
21.7km away
Papa Joe's Dundee
restaurantDundee
21.7km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 4:19 pm. Updated on the 15th of May 2010 at 12:19 am.

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