“Seen one, seen them all.”
That’s largely what Dr Johnson said of this Clava passage grave when he came here with Boswell in 1773.
At least, he probably got a good view of it – which is more than can be said now. On paper, this is a great site. Five stones of the surrounding circle remain upright.
But it is covered in vegetation making access and appreciation very difficult. “A visual disaster” – as Burl says.
Access. . Roadside parking then it’s a case of finding the line of least resistance. Not easy.
Visited 2 November 2004