News in the LRB about Strichen stone circle from Iain Hampsher-Monk, who excavated the site
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A 2025 P&J article by Gayle Ritchie which discusses the stone circle as well as the nearby derelict mansion.
Ballindalloch Castle and grounds were only open Tuesday 26th March – Thursday 26 September 2024 according to visitscotland.com and when I passed by in December 2024 there was a closed gate and a big sign saying closed. I suppose greywether when saying park on the A95 is talking about the layby a bit to the south. I thought I might come back but had such a great time at nearby Upper Lagmore that I didn’t bother.
The windmill is currently (2024) being developed into housing ... not sure how I feel about that but the cairn is of course long gone so perhaps it’s good it’s restored and repaired.
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/3128305/historic-north-east-windmill-could-be-turned-into-unique-family-home/
I did like the plan to turn it into an underground whisky bar and aurora borealis viewing station better, anything with a public function really.
napier.ac.uk/about-us/news/cup-and-saucer-could-be-transformed-into-leading-tourist-attraction