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bauheed B
bauheed Jun 3, 2010 08:17:51

Just came across this story...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/10214209.stm

fascinating. I have lived in glasgow for 17 years and wasn't aware of this. Must investigate further, and maybe go to the talk. It would be great if they could expand the project, as mentioned towards the end of the article.

M moss
moss Jun 3, 2010 09:56:48
Replying to bauheed

bauheed wrote:
Just came across this story...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/10214209.stm

fascinating. I have lived in glasgow for 17 years and wasn't aware of this. Must investigate further, and maybe go to the talk. It would be great if they could expand the project, as mentioned towards the end of the article.

Its fascinating though he is only an amateur, put this up yesterday...

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/good-heavens-astronomer-bids-to-rejuvenate-stone-circle-1.1032060

"Built on a hilltop with dramatic views across the city, they incorporate the line of the midsummer sunset across the city, which is historically mapped by Dobie’s Loan from the neolithic site, where Glasgow Cathedral now sits, to Summerhill. "