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Mystery stone

Taken on the 14th september 2009 but where and what is this? A close inspection may give a clue?
Picture added on 23 September 2009 at 12:08
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Comments:
Is this the naming stone at the black craig
Anonymous comment added on 09 November 2009
I don't recognise the stone but it isn't the 'Naming Stone'. I'll post a shot of the latter.
Added by Ian Hourston on 12 November 2009
Nope try again. Wrong parish.
Added by YIRNEENS on 13 November 2009
Could have sworn I uploaded a pic of the'naming stone' but it's disappeared down the tubes. Here goes again.
Added by Ian Hourston on 17 November 2009
Ring 0' Brodgar?
Added by Craig Taylor on 17 November 2009
This stone was said to have been thrown over by a giant in Hoy and landed in the Hill in Orphir.
Added by YIRNEENS on 18 November 2009
Always known as the "Giants Stone" by Orphir schoolbairns. Still found my carved initials. Took group of Orphir pupils to the stone few years ago.
Added by Alan Clouston on 27 March 2015
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