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A small part of the inner cairn remains, the Cromarty Firth Bridge in the background.

The largest stone on edge, also earthfast.

In the fields/woods to the north west are several stones with rock art. They’re for another day.

Looking south over the Cromarty Firth.

A chamber or cist capstones, a what if!

Looking north west, this must have been a memorable site a long time ago.

Looking north west, could be a massive kerb or a side to chamber/cist.

Looking west down the Cromarty Firth towards Dingwall and Ross County’s ground.

From the north west, look closely, the devil made his mark.

The devil’s cup mark is on the right side of the stone, near the bottom.

From the North East.

The east end looking south west, Loch Ussie.

It would be a misty walk back to Strathpeffer.

South east arc.

Vitrified rock on the mid section of the north wall.

Looking north west, Strathpeffer nestles in the valley below.

Loch Ussie to the south west.

The north side of the west.

Tumble down on the west.

At the end of the walk from Strathpeffer is Knockfarrel

If the trees didn’t obscure the view to the south you’d see Knock Farril Hillfort

Looking north east.

Looking north west.

Might be becoming forgotten about :-(

South looking north, the cairn can just about be made out.

Looking south west, the outline of the cairn can just about be seen.

Looking north, the mist still hanging about, large kerbs, some of which have been moved.

Approaching from the south east, the cairn is in among the trees.

A brilliant painting by my good friend and guitarist Steve Inglis.

The top of the cairn looking south

The west side.

North east looking south west.

The east side.

Boulders on the North East

Looking east.

The east side of the cairn.

The mist and drizzle make for an atmospheric visit.

North entrance, the weather had been kind, on a slightly rougher day no chance. Very exciting end to the hiking around Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay.

The north end of the arch, daylight and clear sea suddenly appears.

The view from the front of the boat

A gap in the arch, if you could climb up there and walk a short distance Dun Mingulay would be reached.

A closer look at the entrance before overhead is dark.

It almost takes all sense of reality away being in here, it’s like a huge cathedral but silent.

Nearing the entrance to the natural arch.

The probable landing place, not for me, plans are being made for island behind tho :-)