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Clach na h'annait (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes |
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Parking is available just beyond the track to Ashbank, near the minor road that leaves the B8083. From there I walked towards Kilbride House and simply opened a gate to walk to the standing stone, slightly to the east. Clach na h'annait means 'Stone Of The Mother Church' and it stands at nearly 2.4m. The stone has faired much better than the church, it has long since vanished. An impressive stone with atmosphere added by low clouds and rain. Visited 03/08/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy22nd September 2023ce |
An Sithean (Chambered Cairn) — Fieldnotes |
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Mr G's meandering sheep were visiting the cairn at the same time we meandered up to the same site. Still impressive amongst some of Scotland's best and rugged scenery. There is something about driech misty days that seem to age a site, almost like in very old forests - the whole atmosphere changes. The remains of the chamber, like dodgy teeth in a kerb cairn, are still in place and the impressive width, regardless of who put it there, shows how clever the builders were - they took advantage of what was there. Happily I took more in than my last visit - playing at the 1986 Broadford Music Festival at the airstrip. A nice walk to clear the head. I've been to Skye many times since so it was nice to go back down the Elgol road. Visited 03/08/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 19th September 2023ce |
Kilvaxter (Souterrain) — Images (click to view fullsize) |
  
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Posted by drewbhoy 23rd August 2023ce |
Rubh an Dunain (Broch) — Images |
    
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Posted by drewbhoy 21st August 2023ce |
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