The Old Stones of Scotland by Burnham Andy

Author:Burnham, Andy [Burnham, Andy]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Watkins Media
Published: 2018-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

A fine 2.6m (8½ft) high stone, with a level top and vertical sides. Gail Higginbottom (see page 307) proposes that Cillchriosd is aligned to moonrise at the southerly minor standstill. In the opposite direction, the alignment is within a few degrees of the midsummer sunset.

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LOCH BUIE

Stone Circle | Nearest Village: Craignure

Map: NM 6177 2510 | Sheets: E375 L49 | Lat: 56.35806N | Long: 5.85808W

Remote Loch Buie has a magical setting, with Ben Buie rising dramatically behind and golden eagles flying overhead, but it is, essentially, in a bog, so come prepared (wellies are essential). Originally a circle of nine granite slabs, the position of one missing stone is now marked by a small boulder. The circle is 12m (39ft) in diameter and the stones, the tallest of which is 2m (6½ft), have been set with their flatter faces turned inward. There are three associated outliers, the tallest is some 40m (131ft) southwest of the circle and 3m (10ft) tall. Stone circles are rare in the west of Scotland, making this a significant site.

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