King Robert's great charter of 1319, allowed the citizens of Aberdeen to own the Burgh, the forests and all the revenue from the land within the borders. The revenue from the Freedom Lands is known as "The Common Good Fund".
The Burgh borders were marked by 67 March Stones the first being Alpha and the last Omega
The stones can still be found today, Alpha is near Old Ford Road on the banks of the Dee, whilst Omega is in open ground by the Bridge of Don.
Stone 42 is located on the Newhills Road in Bucksburn Aberdeen. A saucer stone is adjacent to the lettered stone.
From the parking area at the resevoir there are some lovely views across the Don Valley.
Keep to left on the narrow pavement and continue downhill, you'll pass stone 41 on your right in the field next to a wooden gate, continue downhill another 175 metres to stone 42
A guide to the March Stone Trail is available at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/trails