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strathspey May 9, 2011 19:46:45

Replying to summerlands

Cheers Summerland. I almost got there at the weekend but ended up in Elgin Asda instead!!

The flower arrangement was nestled in a little depression close to the top of the cairn - it had definitely been placed there deliberately. Knowing the area in which the cairn sits, you can probably appreciate why I sound a wee bit obsessed about this whole issue!!

summerlands May 9, 2011 20:37:49

Replying to strathspey

Oh you know your first line made me laugh out loud and I had to tell hubby what I was chuckling at! :-D

Ahh now that might explain why he couldn't find the plastic plant - he had his hard cycling shoes on and said he couldn't climb too far as he was nearly breaking his ankle. So I suspect if I go look another day it'll still be there... Looks pretty nestled down on your pics.... Mind you also rather invalidates my first post too doesn't it, as there may be other stuff he's not spotted!

What I can't get over is how huge and bold it appears on the satellite view on google maps. Corker! And yeah, at least in the modern day, funny old spot. So hard to imagine how it would have been tree-less! Although I've cycled along the path on the other side of the little glen it looks over and that's more open just now.

Oh now, for the first time I've just spotted another long cairn on the map (south)...

strathspey Jul 23, 2012 23:28:16

Replying to strathspey

Hello good people.

I revisited this site this evening with my wee hairy (geriatric) pal "Sparky". This time I took the upper approach to the cairn - big mistake. 10-15 YO conifers protect the upper edge of the monument and make this approach extremely uncomfortable and painful.

The grave goods I last saw in 2010 are still there, although they look a wee bit more weather worn. I am still at a loss as to why they are here. I have reread this thread and although I thank you all for your valued opinions I am not really convinced by any. I have had an article in the local press, I have tried the FC, my Uncle (who was the head forester here in the 70s and 80s), local museums and Douglas Scott and have come up with no good reason for someone leaving this little pot of Christmas tributes on a remote and difficult to reach bronze age burial cairn. There were no new offerings BTW.

Still a trully special place well worth the walk. I have plenty more pics which I will post if anyone interested.