Standing stone (Murder stone)

This stone is situated not far from where we live. I played there are a child and now find it a good subject for photographing.

The weather has been wonderful today, I actually felt too warm when out with the dog.

This stone is traditionally said to be the site where the Earl of Orkney killed his cousin in a power struggle over Shetland. Local folklore also suggests that a person could escape punishment at the Taing (Shetland parliament) if they were able to run to the stone and claim sanctuary.