A short walk from Plean leads to prehistoric cup and ring marks hidden in the landscape near Cowie. These remarkable carvings, created thousands of years ago, reveal a deep and often overlooked history right on our doorstep.
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.
Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …
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Spend the shortest night of the year beside 4,000-year-old stones. From a moonlit arrival to a dawn awakening at Clava Cairns, this midsummer wild camp was a rare moment of stillness, solitude, and ancient connection in the Scottish Highlands.
Planning a visit to Clava Cairns? This guide covers everything you need to know—from the prehistoric builders and stone alignments to respectful visiting, archaeological finds, and nearby ancient sites. Step into Scotland’s sacred past.