The Auld Wives Lifts Legend
Craigmaddie Muir, Glasgow
Perched on Craigmaddie Muir in Glasgow's Lowlands, the Auld Wives Lifts are three ancient stones shrouded in local legend. The story goes that three married women, eager to test their strength, carried these stones to this spot to see who could manage the heaviest weight. The stones are arranged in a peculiar formation, with two stones supporting the third. This curious setup has sparked the imagination of locals and visitors alike for centuries.