A high-resolution LiDAR survey covering the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders has identified the footprint of a massive Late Neolithic Ceremonial Center. The site consists of at least three concentric rings of huge timber post-holes, some measuring over two meters in diameter. This discovery redefines the understood scale of communal gatherings in northern Britain during the 3rd millennium BCE, suggesting a population much more organized and mobile than previously thought.
Initial ground-penetrating radar scans suggest the site was used for seasonal festivals and astronomical observations. Stone tool fragments and burnt animal bone found at the perimeter indicate that thousands of people may have gathered here for ritual feasting. The site’s alignment with the winter solstice sunset suggests it served as a spiritual focus for the region's prehistoric inhabitants, similar to the more famous sites in southern England.