Stairway to the Picts
If you guessed Mither Tap on Bennachie for yesterday’s photo you’re right! I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been up there (often...
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Lilly
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Book Review - Caithness Archaeology: Aspects of Prehistory
In honor of Scottish Archaeology Month, I wanted to share a book some of you might find interesting, (and my first official review for...
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Lilly
Feb 21, 20212 min read
High Keillor Pictish Stone
Another lovely Pictish stone, the Keillor Stone near Coupar Angus. I had kidnapped my trusty sidekick Luna for a couple weeks and she is...
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Lilly
Dec 19, 20192 min read
A Pictish Warrior in Fife
Earlier this year I came face to face with a man I have wanted to meet for awhile. He stands alone in a field in Fife, where he has stood...
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Lilly
Dec 2, 20195 min read
The Afforsk Stone - an Ogham Mystery?
As you know, I love a good treasure hunt. For me, “treasure” usually translates to a stone or ruin of some sort. One of my favourite...
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Lilly
Jun 2, 20197 min read
An Afternoon with David McGovern, Pictish Stone Carver
David McGovern first reached out to me in 2017, to let me know about his business, Monikie Rock Art, and invite me for a blether. This...
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Lilly
May 14, 20193 min read
Dunnideer Hill Fort
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, after my overnight on Bennachie, I couldn't resist popping over to Hill of Dunnideer to check out the...
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Lilly
May 11, 20193 min read
Easter Aquhorthies Recumbent Stone Circle
Today Luna and I had a morning wander over to Easter Aquhorthies Recumbent Stone Circle. Recumbent Stone Circles are prehistoric sites...
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Lilly
May 10, 20192 min read
Broomend of Chrichie Stones
What a gorgeous day to accidentally find a Pictish stone/stone circle/henge! I'd heard that the Garioch Heritage Centre was having a book...
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Lilly
Apr 28, 20191 min read
Ythsie Recumbent Stone Circle
It’s a perfect day for a picnic and working on my Pictish novel inside a Neolithic stone circle ❤️ This one is at Ythsie and isn’t...
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Lilly
Apr 27, 20191 min read
Back to Bennachie!
I’m trying to focus on itinerary reviews but my mind keeps wandering to Bennachie ❤️ I never tire of this spot on Mither Tap on...
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Lilly
Apr 26, 20191 min read
Inverurie Pictish Stones
Luna and I had a 3 mile nice morning hike up Mither Tap on Bennachie via the Gordon Way and Heather Brig trails. As always when I’m on...
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Lilly
Apr 4, 20193 min read
A Walk on Islay
Its a bright and sunny day, and I found myself drifting off into daydream land - I love the feeling of coming back to the present and not...
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Lilly
Oct 19, 20182 min read
Personal Independence Day!
October 19th - today I celebrate my own personal Independence Day. It was 3 years ago on October 19, 2015 that I arrived in Boston after...
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Lilly
Aug 20, 20187 min read
Guest Blog - Seven Ancient Scottish Island Wonders--and What Keeps Me Coming Back for More
I'm delighted to have a guest here on the blog! Meet Matt Safford, who is a fellow American with Scottish roots. (He is also a moderator...
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