Huntly's Square has lost most of its original stone circle to a 19th-century statue, but two of the Standing Stanes of Strathbogie are still set into the ground where they've stood for centuries — one of them carved with a worn Pictish horseshoe symbol.
A stone circle, a court, and a battle rendezvous
The two surviving stones in the Square are what's left of the Standing Stanes of Strathbogie, once a circle of six. A court was recorded as being held at the stones in 1557, and in 1594 they served as the rendezvous point for the Earls of Argyll, Huntly and Errol on the eve of the Battle of Glenlivet. All but three of the stones were cleared away in 1862 to make room for a large sandstone statue of the Duke of Richmond, which still dominates the Square today.
A fountain, a trust, and a market town's wealth
Nearby stands the John Robertson memorial fountain, erected in 1882 after the 19th-century bank agent set up a trust to provide for Huntly's poor; his widow gifted the monument to the town. The Square itself reflects the wealth Huntly built as a market centre in the 1700s, when its streets were redeveloped into the grid plan still recognisable today, with a Thursday market trading in cattle, grain, eggs and cheese.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Huntly's Square tells a story of stone circles, statues and market trade — not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Aberdeenshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Huntly and the rest of Aberdeenshire included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Huntly?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What are the standing stones in Huntly's Square?
Two surviving stones from the Standing Stanes of Strathbogie, one carved with a Pictish horseshoe symbol, with a court recorded there in 1557.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Huntly?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Huntly addresses.
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