Did You Know… There’s a Hidden Stone Circle in Inverness?

Did You Know… There’s a Hidden Stone Circle in Inverness?

by mandyerushFree to visit, Free walking Tour, Hidden Gem, Hidden Gems, History, History & Heritage, Prehistoric Scotland, Scotland, Standing StonesPosted on No Comments

Did you know there’s a hidden stone circle in Inverness? Quietly sitting behind the city, Raigmore Cairn is a 5000 year old site with a remarkable story of survival.

The River Ness and Infirmary Bridge

The Mystery of the General’s Well Inverness

by mandyerushAll you need to know, Clootie Well, Free to visit, Hidden Gems, Historical Sites, Legend, Mythology, NC500, Off the Beaten Track, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Traditions, Wells and SpringsPosted on No Comments

Hidden in plain sight by the River Ness, the General’s Well in Inverness has long been linked to healing traditions and Highland history. Though often associated with General MacIntyre or General Wade, the true story behind its name remains a mystery. This blog explores the well’s origins, the role of Bught House, the tradition of holy wells, and the enduring power of clootie rituals.