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Foula, the Brethren

Standing Stone (prehistoric)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Foula, the Brethren as Standing Stone (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, Foula, the Brethren is a standing stone associated with the Shetland Islands, often linked to local folklore and possible ritual or territorial significance. The name "the Brethren" may reflect a Christian or later tradition, though its original prehistoric meaning remains unclear.

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