page_title: Midmar
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: Midmar / Description
caption_attribution_description: English: Midmar Stone Circle Part of the churchyard, the circle was tidied up in 1914 when the graveyard was laid out. At 4.5 metres the recumbent stone weighs around 20 ton!
context_page_description: Midmar is a historic settlement in Aberdeenshire north of Banchory and southwest of Inverurie, 15 miles west of Aberdeen. It is noted for its three stone circles and several standing stones.
context_section_description: Midmar is a largely rural community, and links to Midmar Castle and Midmar Manor House. The castle dates from the 16th century.
  The current church dates from 1787 but the surrounding graveyard is older and the ancient stone circle, within the churchyard grounds, is of great antiquity. The previous church, St Nidian's, was located over half a kilometre to the south and now forms part of a scheduled monument that includes a medieval motte known as Cunningar Motte.
  The oil boom in the 1970s created a temporary burst in building due to the village's proximity to Aberdeen.
  Local community events centre around the Midmar Hall.
caption: Midmar Stone Circle
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