Ancient circles, Kilmartin glen, Argyll, Scotland Wheels within wheels… Kilmartin features the most extensive group of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland. For previous Kilmartin images, see here. Specialists will continue to argue over the meanings of these carvings, but I thought this was a good image to mark today’s Spring equinox when day and […]
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Dunadd, Argyll
The Big Moss from Dunadd hill, Kilmartin Glen, Argyll. After the storms early last week, Indian summer has arrived for a few days. This is from Dunadd Hill, centre of the 7th century Scottish kingdom of Dalriada in Kilmartin Glen, Argyll. Photographically challenging, with the pattern of light and dark on the landscape in constant […]
Kilmartin Rings
Ring carvings, Achnabreck, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland. Achnabreck features three generously carved areas of rock, making it the most extensive group of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland. Kilmartin Glen itself is rich in ancient monuments, standing stones and stone circles. Find out more here. This image has been somewhat “manipulated” from the original photo, to enhance […]