Pobull Fhìnn is a stone circle on the Isle of North Uist. The name is Gaelic which can be translated as 'Fionn's people,', 'the white/fair people', or 'Finn's tent'. The stones were probably named after the legendary Gaelic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Of the several stone circles on the island, Pobull Fhìnn is the most conspicuous. It is located on the south side of Ben Langass, and it possibly dates from the second millennium BC. It is technically an oval rather than a circle, measuring about 120 feet from east to west and 93 feet from north to south. Although situated on a natural plateau, the north side of the enclosed area has been excavated to about four feet. At least two dozen stones can be counted, some eight on the northern half and 16 on the southern half, but parts of the circle are devoid of stones. About four feet within the circle at the east side is a tall single stone, and there are two fallen slabs about seven feet beyond the western edge.

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Founded: 3000-2000 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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Lee Metters (8 months ago)
Fairly complete stone circle in a beautiful location, hard to find without os map, not signed once you are off the main road
Bev Hegarty (13 months ago)
Stunning location along a gravel path through the heather behind the hotel pub
Inclusive Solutions (2 years ago)
Beautiful spiritual circle in the heart of nature….
Adam Richardson (2 years ago)
Decent size circle, but a bit buried amongst the bracken. Good as part of a circular walk, taking in Barpa Langass and great views at the top of the hill. But not much to see by itself.
Steven Kelty (3 years ago)
Great place for a walk with superb views.
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