Big Balcraig cup-and-ring rocks

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Big Balcraig cup-and-ring rocks is one of two rock art panels the Albion Guide maps in Dumfries and Galloway. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. Nearby ancient sites include Drumtroddan standing stones and Drumtroddan cup-and-ring rocks.

Full name: Big Balcraig,cup and ring marked rocks 650m WNW of and 600m NNW of

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