What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balerno, Beechwood House as Cup Marked Stone (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this cup marked stone may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, common to many prehistoric rock art sites in Scotland. Such markings are often associated with water sources and may symbolise fertility, offerings, or spiritual connections to the landscape.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Water of Leith WalkwayVisitor information · 106 yd
Balerno, Balerno StationRailway Office (19th Century) - (20th Century), Railway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 150 yd
St Mungo's church, BalernoChurch, cross or graveyard · 150 yd
Malleny GardenHeritage attraction · 373 yd
Edinburgh, Balerno, Main Street, Malleny ArmsYard (20th Century) · 596 yd
Lennox TowerTower House (medieval) · 1071 yd
BalernoSpindle Whorl (sandstone)(period Unassigned) · 1112 yd
Dalmahoy Country ClubNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Woodland walkForest or wood · 1.2 mi
Currie cemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.3 mi
Dougal Haston Memorial StoneMemorial · 1.3 mi
Harlaw House Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi