What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Torbhlaran 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.
Torbhlaran is likely a prehistoric standing stone, potentially dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Its specific meaning or use is unclear, but such stones often had ceremonial, territorial, or astronomical significance in ancient Scottish landscapes.
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Places near here
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Kilmichael Glassary, Kilmichael Glassary Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 854 yd
Kilmichael Glassary Rock ArtHeritage attraction · 908 yd
Kilmichael GlassaryQuarry (post Medieval) · 946 yd
DunamuckNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
Dunadd FortHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Carved in StoneVisitor information · 1.5 mi
Nether Largie Standing StonesVisitor information · 2.8 mi
Maol Achadh-bheinnCave (period Unassigned) · 3.1 mi
Crinan FerryBurial (prehistoric), Cave(s) (period Unassigned), Beaker (prehistoric) · 3.8 miOther information
Photo: Bob Embleton · CC BY-SA 2.0