There are many mysteries in Galloway. One of them is the cup and ball markings that are found on stones throughout the region.
All the experts agree that these are very ancient, dating back thousands of years. They consist of circular patterns and, as the name suggests, are often shaped like cups and balls. No-one knows how old they are or what they represent, though it seems reasonable to speculate that they relate to some forgotten system of beliefs.
One writer recorded at least 99 different explanations of the cup and ball markings. You can invent your own and it is as likely to be true as any other. The stone in the photograph can be seen in the museum at Kirkudbright.
Also, see later post "More mysterious cups and rings."
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