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Image of Doon Hill (Sacred Hill) by thelonious

‘Ministers Pine‘

thelonious Mar 23, 2011

Robert Kirk memorial at church

thelonious Mar 23, 2011

Image of Doon Hill (Sacred Hill) by follow that cow

On the top of this ‘World Hill’ there is no view. You are sheltered and closed in by the natural cathedral canopy of ancient tall trees.
This is a pagan place where ancient customs and offerings are still made to the nature spirits.

Image credit: Donny McIntyre

follow that cow Dec 27, 2004

The Tolkienesque world around Doon Hill masquerades as what? The hand of man or nature?

Image credit: Donny McIntyre

follow that cow Dec 27, 2004

Doon Hill, taken from the ‘Old Kirk’, with the distinctive evergreen ‘nipple’ protruding on top.
Aug’ ‘04

Image credit: Donny McIntyre

follow that cow Dec 26, 2004

Articles

Doon Hill

Sacred Hill

follow that cow Dec 27, 2004

From an archaeological point of view Doon Hill is still very much a blank sheet, but from its prominant and strategic position and from its shape it is very likely to conceal an ancient monument.
As far as I’m aware there has never been any kind of field study carried out to ascertain it’s origins. However, walk around and up to it’s summit and the hand of man can be clearly felt.

Doon Hill

Sacred Hill

follow that cow Dec 27, 2004

There is enough folklore here to fill many pages or make a Hollywood movie.
A seventh son of a seventh son.
Clandestine meetings with sprites and fairies.
A ‘man of the cloth’ communing with nature spirits.
Murder, mystery and possible elfin abduction.

And a true life tale of ‘publish and be damned’? Literally.

The past and present, fact and fable all combine to make Doon Hill a very, very special place.

If you are interested, do a search on
Doon Hill – Aberfoyle – Reverend Robert Kirk – The Secret Commonwealth -

....that should kill a few hours!