What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hoy, Whiteglen 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 Bronze Age, the Hoy, Whiteglen standing stone may have served as a ceremonial or territorial marker. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.
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