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| Regions | Array ( [0] => Array ( [region_id] => 66 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Belgium [region_slug] => belgium [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [66,67] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 66 [region_name] => Belgium [region_slug] => belgium [description] => Historically, moving heavy stones was more tied to industries like quarrying the famous \"Belgian Blue Stone.\"\r\n\r\nToday, you\'ll find stone lifting primarily as a discipline within strongman and strongwoman competitions across Belgium. Athletes train with various heavy stones, especially the classic \"Atlas Stones,\" which are a popular event in contests. While there aren\'t many clubs dedicated solely to traditional natural stone lifting, many strongman gyms incorporate stone training into their routines, allowing athletes to test their might. Famous Belgian strongmen might excel in stone events, but their renown typically comes from broader strongman competitions rather than a unique, ancient Belgian stone-lifting heritage. ) ) [1] => Array ( [region_id] => 24 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [24,25,27,47,49,54,26,28,48,50,51,53,55] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-03 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 24 [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [description] => A big part of our stone lifting story comes straight from Scotland. If you\'ve ever been to a Highland Games in places like the Maritimes or parts of Ontario, you\'ll see it. They\'re these awesome events where people throw heavy stuff, including the \"stone put\" (kind of like shot put, but with a big rock). Sometimes, they even bring out those old \"stones of strength\" or \"manhood stones\" that people used to lift to prove themselves. It\'s a real connection to history, and it\'s extra cool because a lot of these stones are just found right here in Canada, making the challenge feel even more authentic.\r\n**Nature\'s Own Gym**\r\nBeyond the organized games, Canada\'s just one giant, natural gym. Seriously, from the rocky coasts on both sides, to the ancient, craggy Canadian Shield, and those massive mountains out West – there are stones everywhere. This means a lot of people just go out and find a big rock and try to lift it. It\'s a more raw, less formal way to test yourself against what nature throws at you. These natural stones aren\'t perfectly smooth; they\'re heavy and awkwardly shaped, so you need more than just brute strength. You\'ve got to have balance, a killer grip, and really know how to move your body. Those are qualities that the whole strength community really respects.\r\n**The Modern Stone Scene**\r\nThese days, stone lifting is super popular in the strongman and strongwoman communities across Canada. You\'ll find athletes all over the country training with those big, smooth Atlas Stones, just like you see in the pro competitions on TV. More and more gyms are getting these stones, which is awesome because it means more people can train specifically for them. And if you go to a local strongman competition, you\'ll almost always see a stone lifting event. It brings out all kinds of people, from beginners to seasoned lifters, all eager to see what they can do. It\'s inspiring to watch folks push their limits, whether they\'re thinking about ancient feats or just trying to beat their personal best.\r\n**The Heart of the Lift**\r\nSo, whether it\'s part of a big Highland Games event, a quiet challenge against a river stone out in the middle of nowhere, or just grinding it out with an Atlas Stone in the gym, stone lifting in Canada is all about respecting strength, being tough, and feeling connected to this amazing land. It really shows that deep human desire to challenge ourselves, to see what we\'re made of, and to celebrate pure, raw power. Canada might be quiet about it, but we\'re definitely a force in the world of stone lifting. ) ) [2] => Array ( [region_id] => 62 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => England [region_slug] => england [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [62,63,64,65] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 62 [region_name] => England [region_slug] => england [description] => Stone lifting in England dates back centuries, with evidence suggesting a culture of testing strength with natural stones as early as the 11th century. This tradition largely faded over time, perhaps due to historical events like the Puritan era under Oliver Cromwell, which discouraged such physical displays. The exact names, weights, and lifting styles of many of these ancient English stones have unfortunately been lost to history.\r\n\r\nToday you\'ll find dedicated strongman gyms across the country, packed with equipment like Atlas Stones, logs, yokes, and various odd objects. These gyms, such as <a href=\"https://strengthregister.com/gym/goliath-strongman\" target=\"blank\">Goliath Strongman</a> in Wigan or <a href=\"https://www.bionik-strength.com/\" target=\"blank\">Bionik Strength</a> in Manchester, serve as training hubs for athletes looking to test their raw power.\r\n\r\nCompetitions are a regular occurrence, ranging from local gym-level contests to major national events. The Atlas Stone event is a staple in almost every strongman show, including qualifiers for \"UK\'s Strongest Man\" and \"<a href=\"https://giants-live.com/shows/englands-strongest-man-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOoqZ9ajO2zRdOkrGNZGFq1BMSgH9bpS-0gd7vCODa4LGvad5dvVP\" target=\"blank\">England\'s Strongest Man</a>.\" These events draw large crowds and showcase incredible feats of strength, keeping the spirit of stone lifting alive and well, even if the stones themselves are now often perfectly spherical concrete rather than ancient, irregular rocks! ) ) [3] => Array ( [region_id] => 20 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Iceland [region_slug] => iceland [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [20] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-05-26 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 20 [region_name] => Iceland [region_slug] => iceland [description] => Iceland boasts a unique and deeply ingrained stone lifting culture, a testament to its challenging environment and the historical necessity of strength for survival. It\'s not just about brute force; it\'s about a blend of tradition, functional strength, and a profound connection to the land.\r\n\r\nThe tradition of lifting stones in Iceland dates back centuries, rooted in the daily lives of farmers and fishermen. In a harsh, unforgiving land, physical strength was paramount for tasks like building turf houses, moving heavy fishing nets, and simply surviving. Lifting stones became a practical, informal \"job interview\" or qualification test.\r\n\r\nMany stones are steeped in sagas and local legends, often associated with mythical strongmen like Grettir Ásmundarson (whose \"Grettistök\" are stones said to have been moved by him). This adds a mystical, enduring quality to the practice.\r\n\r\n*The \"Sterkur\" Hierarchy*\r\n***Amlóði (weakling/lazybones):*** Could merely \"break the floor\" (lift the stone from the ground). For the Dritvík stones, this is around 23 kg (51 lb).\r\n***Hálfdrættingur (half-carrier):*** Could lift the stone to hip or waist height onto a plinth (e.g., 54 kg / 119 lb for Dritvík). This might qualify one as an oarsman.\r\n***Hálfsterkur (half-strength):*** Could lift the stone to waist level (e.g., 100 kg / 220 lb for Dritvík). This might qualify one as a steersman.\r\n***Fullsterkur (full-strength):*** The ultimate status, achieved by lifting the heaviest stones to chest height and/or carrying them a significant distance. For the Húsafell Stone, this means carrying the 186 kg (410 lb) stone around its 34-meter (112 ft) perimeter. For the Dritvík stones, it\'s lifting the 154 kg (340 lb) stone. ) ) [4] => Array ( [region_id] => 21 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Scotland [region_slug] => scotland [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [21,22,56,57,58,59] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-05-27 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 21 [region_name] => Scotland [region_slug] => scotland [description] => Scotland\'s stone lifting culture is deeply woven into its history, clan life, and the famous Highland Games. It\'s all about raw strength, community, and heritage.\r\n\r\nHistorically, stones were used to test a man\'s strength – often called ***\"Clach Cuid Fir\"*** (Manhood Stones) – proving his worth to his clan. This wasn\'t just for show; it built functional strength for daily life and even friendly rivalry.\r\n\r\nToday, this tradition shines in the Highland Games, with events like the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_put\" target=\"blank\">Stone Put</a> (throwing a heavy stone) directly linking to these ancient practices. Unlike modern gym weights, Scottish lifting stones are natural and often awkward. They demand incredible grip strength and full-body power, making every lift a unique challenge that builds real-world strength.\r\n\r\nFamous stones like the ***Dinnie Stones*** (a combined 733 lbs!) in Potarch and the ***Inver Stone*** continue to draw strongmen worldwide, keeping Scotland\'s rich lifting legacy alive. ) ) [5] => Array ( [region_id] => 3 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => USA [region_slug] => usa [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [11,12,13,14,16,17,18,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-05-09 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 3 [region_name] => USA [region_slug] => usa [description] => The rock lifting or stone lifting experience in the USA is a growing niche within strength sports, drawing inspiration from ancient traditions worldwide, particularly those of Scotland and Iceland. It blends raw power, unique technique, and a connection to history, offering a different challenge compared to traditional barbell lifting.\r\n\r\n*History in the USA:*\r\nWhile the USA doesn\'t have the same deep, continuous history of formalized stone lifting as some European countries, the spirit of lifting heavy, natural objects for strength and competition has always existed.\r\n\r\n***Early Influences:*** The growth of strongman competitions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries introduced Americans to iconic lifting stones like the Húsafell Stone and the Dinnie Stones through international events. This sparked interest in the unique demands of lifting irregularly shaped, often massive stones.\r\n***Modern Revival:*** Individuals and smaller groups began seeking out and replicating the stone lifting experience. This often involved finding suitable natural stones or crafting concrete \"Atlas Stones\" to mimic the challenge.\r\n***Highland Games Connection:*** Scottish Highland Games, popular in the USA, often feature stone lifting events, providing a competitive outlet and preserving some of the traditional styles.\r\n***Growth of Dedicated Events:*** More recently, dedicated stone lifting events and challenges have emerged across the USA, sometimes featuring replica historic stones or unique, locally sourced stones. The internet and social media have played a significant role in connecting enthusiasts and documenting these feats.\r\n\r\n*Style of Stones:*\r\nThe \"style\" of stones encountered in the USA is varied:\r\n***Natural, Unshaped Stones:*** True to the historical roots, many American stone lifting experiences involve lifting natural stones found in the local environment. These can be river stones, field stones, or quarried pieces, each with a unique shape, weight distribution, and surface texture, making every lift a novel challenge.\r\n***Atlas Stones:*** These are smooth, round concrete spheres of varying weights, commonly used in strongman competitions. While not \"natural,\" they embody the style of lifting an awkward, heavy object. American companies specialize in crafting these stones. \r\n***Replica Historic Stones:*** Some events and individuals have created replicas of famous European lifting stones like the Dinnie Stones or the Inver Stones to bring those specific challenges to the USA. \r\n***Locally Famous Stones:*** Certain regions or events might feature stones with their own local history or legend, adding a unique flavor to the experience. Examples include stones found at specific Highland Games or strongman gatherings.\r\n***Manhood Stones:*** Following the strongman tradition, particularly popularized at the Arnold Strongman Classic, very heavy Atlas Stones (often over 500 lbs) are sometimes referred to as \"Manhood Stones,\" representing a significant feat of strength. ) ) [6] => Array ( [region_id] => 60 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Wales [region_slug] => wales [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [60,61] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 60 [region_name] => Wales [region_slug] => wales [description] => One of the most famous Welsh lifting stones is the <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Stonelifting/comments/1jzn5pi/the_criccieth_stone_1775kg391lb_91kg/\" target=\"blank\">Criccieth Stone</a> (Y Garreg Orchest). This impressive, egg-shaped stone weighs about 177.5kg (around 391 lbs) and has even been said to have inspired former UK Prime Minister David Lloyd George! Historically, these \"feat stones\" were used as a rite of passage for young men, proving their strength by lifting the stone to their waist or shoulder-high. There\'s an annual event at <a href=\"https://www.cricciethmemorialhall.com/\" target=\"blank\">Criccieth Memorial Hall</a> where lifters can still try their hand at this challenge, and you can even arrange to attempt it with the caretaker. While many have managed to clear the ground, getting it to shoulder height is a rare feat!\r\n\r\nThere are other traditional stones scattered across Wales, though many have been lost or forgotten over time. Researchers are actively trying to uncover and revive these ancient customs, finding stones in churchyards and remote locations that were once part of local strength tests.\r\n\r\nYou\'ll find events like \"<a href=\"https://strengthregister.com/competition/wales-strongest-women-2025\" target=\"blank\">Wales\' Strongest Woman</a>\" or \"<a href=\"https://strengthregister.com/competition/caerphillys-strongest-2025\" target=\"blank\">Caerphilly\'s Strongest</a>\" that often incorporate natural stones into their challenges, like the \"<a href=\"https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dragon-stones\" target=\"blank\">Dragon Stones</a>\" or \"Husafell sandbag carries.\" Gyms like <a href=\"https://g.co/kgs/JMFvt6F\" target=\"blank\">Strength Academy Wales</a> are key hubs, not just for competitive weightlifting and powerlifting, but also fostering strength development across all ages and abilities, often including strongman elements. ) ) ) |
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The challenge isn\'t just to lift it, but to carry it around the approximately 34-meter (112 ft) perimeter of the sheep pen. Achieving this feat, known as \"fullsterkur\" (full strength), is a monumental test of strength, stamina, and endurance. Its unique shape and the carrying challenge make it particularly difficult and renowned.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II04tWsAuVk\" target=\"blank\">Watch more</a> [latitude] => 64.69376532 [longitude] => -20.87138059 [weight] => 410 [difficulty_scale] => 5 [rating] => 5 [founder] => Reverend Snorri Björnsson [created_at] => 2025-05-26 13:30:38 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [1] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 92 [stone_name] => White Devil [stone_slug] => white-devil [image_id] => 91 [image_src] => WhiteDevil_68630888136dd.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 67 [region_name] => East Flanders ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 92 [stone_name] => White Devil [stone_slug] => white-devil [description] => This 146.7 kg (approximately 323 lbs) stone, named DIABLO, is found at the northernmost point of Belgium, along the Hollandia Line – the Dutch defense line from WWII.\r\n\r\nThe lifting location is in an orchard that was once the battlefield of Operation Switchback. The stone is named in honor of those who battled so bravely on that once very cold morning in October, in the Fields of East Flanders.\r\n\r\nTo arrange a lift, please contact <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/slock.chiara/\" target=\"blank\">slock.chiara</a> on Instagram. 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The phrase \"Totis viribus\" translates to \"by all of one\'s might.\"\r\n\r\nThis stone weighs 164 kg (approximately 361 lbs). The challenge is to lift the stone and load it onto a platform at a height of 3 feet 6 inches (approximately 107 cm).\r\n\r\nUpon successful completion of the lift, the lifter\'s height, weight, age, and the date of the lift will be recorded. All attempts must be witnessed by Brett Miles. 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The stone is now located at Common Barn Farm, where it will be used to test the strength of both local residents and visitors to the area.\r\n\r\nFeats of strength for this stone include getting \"wind under the stone\" (breaking it from the ground), lifting it to the chest, and lifting it to the shoulder. Completing any of these feats is considered a successful lift. 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[latitude] => 53.16309299 [longitude] => -1.63663233 [weight] => 312 [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:43:43 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [5] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 79 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 264 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-264 [image_id] => 77 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones264_6862e86adf098.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 79 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 264 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-264 [description] => This stone has a moderate weight within the collection.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23363562 [longitude] => -3.83476200 [weight] => 264 [difficulty_scale] => 3 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:42:05 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [6] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 78 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 209 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-209 [image_id] => 76 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones209_6862e8397bf00.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 78 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 209 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-209 [description] => This stone has a moderate weight within the collection.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23362866 [longitude] => -3.83481386 [weight] => 209 [difficulty_scale] => 3 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:42:02 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [7] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 86 [stone_name] => The Harvienston Stone [stone_slug] => the-harvienston-stone [image_id] => 85 [image_src] => TheHarvienstonStone_6862fd7dd794d.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 86 [stone_name] => The Harvienston Stone [stone_slug] => the-harvienston-stone [description] => This stone sits halfway up the Ochil Hills in Tillicoultry and requires a bit of fitness to reach. It\'s located on the path near the burn, heading downhill. [latitude] => 56.16121278 [longitude] => -3.73380733 [weight] => [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:14:12 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [8] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 85 [stone_name] => The no 9 Stone [stone_slug] => the-no-9-stone [image_id] => 84 [image_src] => Theno9Stone_6862fd23e370d.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 85 [stone_name] => The no 9 Stone [stone_slug] => the-no-9-stone [description] => This stone is found right in the middle of the Ochil Stone Loop. It\'s named the No. 9 Stone because it sits next to the old No. 9 shaft in the Lornshill Woods. Stone weight coming soon. [latitude] => 56.13371001 [longitude] => -3.80678178 [weight] => [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:14:09 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 87 [stone_name] => Glendevon Stone [stone_slug] => glendevon-stone [image_id] => 86 [image_src] => GlendevonStone_6862fe0eef6c2.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 87 [stone_name] => Glendevon Stone [stone_slug] => glendevon-stone [description] => No official weight, but definitely a heavy stone. This stone sits next to a tree on the road to Frackie Fishery, near Ben Shee at Lower Glendevon. It\'s an absolutely beautiful lifting location. The stone is very reminiscent of an <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Strongman/comments/1gdjl6k/the_lifting_stones_of_north_uist/\" target=\"blank\">Ultach stone</a> (North Uist) and is a great challenge for those wishing to try a heavier lift. [latitude] => 56.22568157 [longitude] => -3.69726176 [weight] => [difficulty_scale] => 4 [rating] => [founder] => [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:14:15 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 83 [stone_name] => Logie Kirk Stone [stone_slug] => logie-kirk-stone [image_id] => 82 [image_src] => LogieKirkStone_6862fc2e7a3bd.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 83 [stone_name] => Logie Kirk Stone [stone_slug] => logie-kirk-stone [description] => A kirk (church) has stood here since the 1100s. The old kirk ruin is situated behind the new kirk, which was built in the 1700s. This stone sits directly in front of the front-facing wall and the track leading to the graveyard. The stone is clearly a river stone and has been placed here because the nearest river is currently a mile away, although in ancient times, the river came right up to the kirk. [latitude] => 56.14878446 [longitude] => -3.90501070 [weight] => 320 [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:14:03 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 77 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 161 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-161 [image_id] => 75 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones161_6862e7ce1c96c.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 77 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 161 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-161 [description] => This stone is the second lightest of the collection.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23361574 [longitude] => -3.83486572 [weight] => 161 [difficulty_scale] => 1 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:39:07 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [12] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 80 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 287 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-287 [image_id] => 78 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones287_6862e8beedfb2.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 80 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 287 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-287 [description] => This stone is the second heaviest in the collection.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23364854 [longitude] => -3.83470478 [weight] => 287 [difficulty_scale] => 4 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:43:58 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [13] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 76 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 121 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-121 [image_id] => 74 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones121_6862e79ab37bd.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 76 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 121 [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-121 [description] => This stone is the lightest of the collection.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23360580 [longitude] => -3.83496049 [weight] => 121 [difficulty_scale] => 1 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:38:08 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [14] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 84 [stone_name] => The Glenochil Stone [stone_slug] => the-glenochil-stone [image_id] => 83 [image_src] => TheGlenochilStone_6862fccd72bcb.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 84 [stone_name] => The Glenochil Stone [stone_slug] => the-glenochil-stone [description] => This stone sits in the woods directly opposite Glenochil Prison. It\'s an absolute beast and presents a serious test of strength. It was weighed by Jamie Gorrian and Mark Sheriff. 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The standard was raised just a short distance from where this lifting stone now rests. Every single MacRae man was killed in that battle, hence the memorial. Jamie Gorrian found, lifted, and named this stone in honor of Clan MacRae. [latitude] => 56.19548819 [longitude] => -3.91025842 [weight] => [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 14:13:59 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [16] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 81 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 359 aka Big Rusty [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-359---big-rusty [image_id] => 80 [image_src] => SheriffmuirLiftingStones359aka_6862eb17e953b.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 59 [region_name] => Clackmannanshire council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 81 [stone_name] => Sheriffmuir Lifting Stones 359 aka Big Rusty [stone_slug] => sheriffmuir-lifting-stones-359---big-rusty [description] => This stone is the heaviest in the collection, aka Big Rusty.\r\n\r\nThe stones collection of stones, weighing approximately 121lbs, 161lbs, 209lbs, 264lbs, 287lbs, and 359lbs, were placed by Jamie Gorrian. His intention was to mimic the ancient testing stones known as the \"<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/MegalithPorn/comments/1ijv02m/the_arc_of_seven_stanes_a_place_where_william/\" target=\"blank\">Arc of Seven Stanes</a>,\" especially after the sad demise of the last surviving example, the \"<a href=\"https://www.oldmanofthestones.com/blog/wallace-putting-stone-broken\" target=\"blank\">Wallace Putting Stone</a>.\" [latitude] => 56.23366146 [longitude] => -3.83465829 [weight] => 359 [difficulty_scale] => [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:44:01 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [17] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 75 [stone_name] => Castle Kilchurn Stones [stone_slug] => castle-kilchurn-stones [image_id] => 73 [image_src] => CastleKilchurnStones_6862ddf15ffb7.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 58 [region_name] => Argyll and Bute ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 75 [stone_name] => Castle Kilchurn Stones [stone_slug] => castle-kilchurn-stones [description] => 1 medium and 1 very large stone\r\n\r\n**The Stone of Strong Black Donald**\r\nJamie searched tirelessly for this particular stone, but with far too many similar stones in the vicinity, a definitive identification proved impossible. Therefore, he decided to place two new stones instead:\r\n\r\nOne is absolutely massive, truly worthy of one of the greatest Gallowglass warriors in Scottish history. The other is a more modest size, so most lifters can manage to hoist it onto the plinth (which has been named \"the Loch Awe Plinth\").\r\n\r\nThese stones are now situated in one of the most beautiful lifting spots in all of Scotland. [latitude] => 56.40183991 [longitude] => -5.02507721 [weight] => [difficulty_scale] => 0 [rating] => [founder] => Jamie Gorrian [created_at] => 2025-06-30 12:06:29 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [18] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 74 [stone_name] => Seamus à Ghlinnie [stone_slug] => seamus-ghlinnie [image_id] => 72 [image_src] => SeamusGhlinnie_6862dcca024b6.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-30 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 57 [region_name] => Highland council area ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 74 [stone_name] => Seamus à Ghlinnie [stone_slug] => seamus-ghlinnie [description] => ***James of the Glen Memorial***\r\nSouth side of Ballachulish Bridge\r\n\r\nThe story of what happened here truly got to me. For a while now, I\'ve wanted to place a lifting stone at this spot as a mark of respect for James Stewart of the Glen, who was wrongly convicted. It\'s also a way to ensure that the brutal injustice of what occurred here is never forgotten.\r\n\r\nTo set the scene: Colin Campbell, famously known as \"the Red Fox,\" was shot in the hills of Appin by an unknown assailant. At the time, many suspected Allan Breck Stewart of Appin, believing it was revenge for Campbell\'s involvement in the devastating Highland Clearances. However, Allan Breck fled the country and was never brought to trial. (Interestingly, Allan Breck was a Jacobite supporter and was immortalized in Robert Louis Stevenson\'s classic book and film, Kidnapped.) Despite the accusations, it was widely believed that he did not commit the murder.\r\n\r\nHowever, the head of Clan Campbell – the most powerful clan in the area and staunch supporters of the English Hanoverian government – saw this as a prime opportunity. They aimed to send a chilling message to all Jacobite sympathizers. 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They are famous for Donald Dinnie\'s legendary feat in 1860, where he lifted and carried them across the Potarch Bridge. They remain a pinnacle test of grip and carrying strength.\r\n\r\nAKA ***The Dinnie Steens*** [latitude] => 57.06476541 [longitude] => -2.65075711 [weight] => 733 [difficulty_scale] => [rating] => [founder] => Donald Dinnie [created_at] => 2025-05-27 10:50:12 ) [user_interactions] => Array ( ) ) [21] => Array ( [approval_status] => approved [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [stone_id] => 65 [stone_name] => The Squantum Tooth [stone_slug] => the-squantum-tooth [image_id] => 63 [image_src] => TheSquantumTooth_685c4c27d1f5a.jpg [created_at] => 2025-06-25 [created_by_id] => 1 [description] => [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 46 [region_name] => Rhode Island ) [stone] => Array ( [stone_id] => 65 [stone_name] => The Squantum Tooth [stone_slug] => the-squantum-tooth [description] => This stone is 457lb located in the Squantum woods. It has been weighed and documented by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/newenglandstonelifting\" target=\"blank\">New England Stone Lifting</a>.\r\n\r\nFirst person to lift this to chest will receive a 3D printed stone as a prize!!! 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A completed lift is one or more loops. The stone can be set on either the downhill side or uphill side.\r\n\r\nThe stone is a very unbalanced! 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