Strathclyde - Prehistoric Sites

Tirghoil Standing Stone is either a prehistoric monument or, just as likely, a route-marker for an ancient pilgrimage route from Green Point to the Isle of Iona. Either way, it is extremely easy to visit and stands in a wonderful position near Loch Caol.
A849, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Strathclyde, Scotland

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The Tobar Oran sculptured stone (alternately known as the Ruisg Buidhe stone) is an early Christian carved stone, or cross, found in the ruins of the deserted village of Ruisg Buidhe, on the northeast coast of Colonsay. The cross is believed to be late 7th or early 8th century, though an alternative date of the late 9th century has also been put forward.
Colonsay House, Kiloran, Isle of Colonsay, Strathclyde, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: Early Christian carved cross, or sculptured stone

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Torr a'Chaisteal is a circular Iron Age fort, or dun, on a ridge near the southwestern tip of Arran. The Dun is constructed with a double-skin wall up to 12 feet wide, enclosing an area 45 feet across. The walls are made with two sets of large blocks of sandstone in-filled with rubble.
Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran, Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland

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Torrylin Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn in a fabulous location looking south to the enigmatic peak of Ailsa Craig. There are four chambers at Torrylin, one of over 25 similar cairns on Arran. The cairn appears to align with Ailsa Craig. Coincidence?
Lagg, Isle of Arran, Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland

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