MACHRIE MOOR

Machrie Moor 4

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Rock Wagram Apr 1, 2004 14:36:41

Hi All....Off for me first holiday in years, which amoutns to a week on Arran...Does anyone know any thing about the Machrie Moor Standing Stones (or the others) more than is in Modern Antiquarian etc...Info a bit skimpy..Maybe it's the only info to be had....Cheers

TMA Ed Apr 1, 2004 14:41:19

Replying to Rock Wagram

Try having a gander at this ...

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/161

greywether Apr 1, 2004 23:41:32

Replying to Rock Wagram

In addition to Machrie Moor, Arran is best known for its concentration of chambered cairns - 22 of them.

If you're interested and you cannot get into CANMORE (currently frequently unavailable due to site improvement work) before you need to plan your visit, email me ([email protected]) and I can give you grid references and some brief notes (not based on visits but for a proposed trip).

Annan Apr 5, 2004 14:04:24

Replying to Rock Wagram

Hiya,

According to ancient Irish annals, Arran is the home of Mannan, the sea god.

Makes sense. Once you go, you will find yourself going back time and time again. It is trully unique in it's beauty and diversity.

I envy you going for a week.........