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Archaeology Crannog Loch Migdale 0804198320.jpgComments: Aerial photo ,Scotland ,remains of crannog, excavated by Time Team Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:35:18
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Badbea crofts Sutherland-scenery-archaeology.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Badbea,Sutherland.Site of a clearance village. Inhabitants scratched a living on the cliff edge,children were tethered when at play. A memorial nearby marks the exodus to Canada,no wonder they left. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:37:32
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Beauly 3-town-archaeology.jpgComments: Both the Priory ruin and church in use are seen. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:39:13
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Beauly 5-archaeology.jpgComments: Priory ruins by River Beauly Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:39:17
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Beauly Priory3-archaeology.jpgComments: Founded around 1230,helped by local Fraser Clan,some masonry robbed out for Cromwells Tower in Inverness. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:39:29
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Burghead well fort rampart archaeology 0805183072.jpgComments: The steps by the cottage lead down to a stone chamber under the remains of the fort ramparts. The well is a mystery ,very old,and worth a visit.Aerial photo,Burghead,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:43:34
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Burghead-village-archaeology.jpgComments: Site of an ancient Pictish fort also many incised Bull figure stones were found when building the harbour. Call in to view the unique well in a stone chamber(see close up photo). In January a fire festival takes place burning the clavie.Aerial photo,Burghead,Morayshire ,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:43:36
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Castle Girnigoe a-Archaeology.jpgComments: Former base of Clan Sinclair whose society has recently organised work to stabilise these ruins and improve access.Official seat of the Earls of Caithness.Located 5 miles North of Wick.Three phases of building starting in the 14th century,the castle was for a time occupied by the Campbells of Glenorchy and a huge battle in 1679 resulted in many of the Sinclair Clan perishing. Not the good old days at all. Aerial Photo,Wick, castle girnigoe,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:46:17
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Castle Girnigoe b-Archaeology.jpgComments: On the edge of Sinclairs Bay just North of Wick.The bay was named after the Sinclair Clan who also built the castle which is known as Castle Sinclair Girnigoe.Located at noss Head near Wick ,Scotland.Aerial photo. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:46:21
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Clava East Cairn nr Inverness-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: In my view the atmosphere here surpasses Stonehenge.There are three cairns. If you are calling at Culloden then leave time to call here , its only 5 mins away in the valley.Aerial Photo,Clava Cairns,Invernesshire,Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:48:55
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Culloden battlefield July 04-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Culloden moor,Since becoming part of the National Trust for Scotland this site has had the road re aligned, you can see where it used to run and trees felled. Dont forget it was not a Scots against English battle,sadly it pitted Clan against Clan as well.A low point in Scotlands history. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:53:57
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Duke of Sutherland - Golspie-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: Aerial photo. Duke of Sutherland .His huge statue dominates the coast near Golspie.The Duke was one of many lanowners responsible for the clearing land of crofters to enable sheep grazing. His factor Patrick Sellars caused terror by his cruel methods of imposing forced relocation. See also Badbea croft village,which is part of the history of the Highland Clearances. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:57:53
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Elgin Cathedral archaeology.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Elgin,Scotland .The cathedral was burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch. You can see his ruined castle hide out by looking for Loch Indorb in the search facility. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:02:23
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Elgin cathedral archaeology 0807239833.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Elgin,Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:02:41
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Fort George A-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: aerial photo,Fort George.Fort George, Ardersier, Highland, Scotland, is a large 18th century fortress near Inverness with perhaps the mightiest artillery fortifications in Europe. It was built to pacify the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745, replacing an earlier Fort George built with the same aim after the 1715 Jacobite rising. The fortress has never been attacked, and has remained in continuous use as a garrison. Based on a Star fort design, it remains virtually unaltered, and nowadays is open to visitors with exhibits and recreations showing use at different periods, while still serving as army barracks. Originally the depot of the Seaforth Highlanders, it was more recently home to the Royal Irish Regiment, and as of 2007, the new garrison of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Brief history from Wiki.
Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:05:38
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Fort George B-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: Aerial photo Fort George, Ardersier, Highland, Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:05:42
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Fort George C-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: Aerial photo Fort George, Ardersier, Highland, Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:05:42
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Glenfinnan Monument scenery archaeology 0805132758.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Glenfinnan monument,Western Scotland.Glenfinnan Monument at the head of Loch Shiel, was erected in 1815 by Alexander Macdonald of Glenaladale in tribute to the clansmen who fought and died in the cause of Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:08:23
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Inverness archaeology Raigmore 0704012356.jpgComments: Aerial photo,inverness, this stone circle has been re sited here next to Lifescan, the A9 highway now covers the original site. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:22:58
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Inverurie henge archaeology 0811120741.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:33:15
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Inverurie henge archaeology 0811120742.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:33:07
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Loanhead stone circle Archaeology 0811120744.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:37:34
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Loanhead stones Archaeology 0811120758.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:37:35
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Mither Tap hillfort archaeology 0806213415.jpgComments: aerial photo,Mither Tap hillfort, Bennachie .A huge amount of work was needed,notice the size of the stone bank where the gap has been made. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:40:56
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Pluscarden abbey archaeology.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Pluscarden abbey,Scotland.Established in 1230,burned by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1680,in ruins for several centuries , restoration started in 1948 and this led to gaining abbey status in 1974.Home to Benedictine order.see http://www.pluscardenabbey.org/history.asp
for a fuller history and also details of the life followed.
Only six miles from Forres but worlds apart in atmosphere Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:50:10
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Rosskeen church by Invergordon-Archaeology.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:52:50
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Scottish crannog centre archaeology Loch Tay 0809230486x.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:57:57
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Urquhart castle a-archaeology.jpgComments: Aerial photo,Uquhart castle.The layout is clear in this plan view including the landing area and a gate to give access from the Loch. Loch Ness,Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 08:31:48
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Urquhart castle-archaeology c.jpgComments: Aerial photo Urquhart castle,built on the site of an earlier motte castle.The great tower construction covers 300 years of history from the basement 14th century to the top 17th century. Uquhart bay, Loch Ness,Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 08:32:08
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Urquhart castle-archaeology e.jpgComments: Aerial photo Urquhart castle April 2006 .This makes a good comparision with an earlier view ,a cleverly designed visitor centre under the car park has been added and access to the tower made possible .It is worth a visit in my view.Loch Ness,urquhart,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 08:32:12
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barmekin of Echt hillfort archaeology scenery 00806213396.jpgComments: Aerial photo Barmekin of Echt hillfort,small circles on top of hill with Cairngorms beyond Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:39:02
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castle Dunbeath- homes--Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: Aerial photo ,Dunbeath. The castle has stood on the rocky peninsula at Dunbeath since 1428 when the lands belonged to the Earl of Caithness. After passing through the hands of the Innes family, it became the property of the Clan Sinclair of Geanies through the marriage of the daughter of Alexander Sutherland to the first Sinclair Earl of Caithness. The Sinclairs replaced the existing structure with a four-storey tower house that forms part of the current castle in 1620. In 1650 Dunbeath was attacked and captured (along with Lady Sinclair) by James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose and not returned to the Sinclairs until the defeat of Montrose at the Battle of Carbisdale in 1650.
The castle was extensively remodelled in the 17th century by Sir William Sinclair and again in 1853 and 1881. In 1945 after 325 years of occupation by the Sinclair Family, the castle was sold to Stuart Avery. History from Wiki.
Aerial photo, Dunbeath, Caithness
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castle Ardvreck& enclosures-Archaeology-sceney.jpgComments: Aerial photo .The scaffold has now been removed.Located on Loch Assnyt on the Lochinver road.16th century tower house sacked in the 17th.Aerial photo,Assynt,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:44:21
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castle Dunbeath Autumn-Archaeology-scenery.jpgComments: aerial photo Dunbeath Casle Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:45:51
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castle Foulis-Archaeology-homes.jpgComments: Five miles North East of Dingwall,this is a private large home.
Clan Munro base,
Foulis (Gaelic "Fo-glais" a streamlet) has of old been the home of Clan Munro. Acquired by a Munro Chief in the early Cl4th. Plans of the original castle are long since lost, but the grounds still contain the site of an C11th Mott (manmade mound topped by a wooden palisade).
The present Castle dates from the middle of Cl8th containing within its attractive Georgian structure the remains of a much earlier and altogether different defensive keep.
Sir Harry Munro returned after the 1745 Rising in which he lost both his father and uncle at the Battle of Falkirk, to find his ancient home destroyed by fire, and set about building the house you see today incorporating what he could of the old Cl6th keep. The courtyard pierced by three arches with its semi-octagonal tower dated 1754 hints at an earlier form of Scottish architecture, whilst the overall effect of the range of Cl8th domestic buildings, coachhouses, laundry, bakehouse, stables and well, shows a strong continental influence.
see www.clanmunro.org
Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:45:53
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castle Stuart-Archaeology.jpgComments: A fully restored tower house now a hotel,close to Inverness airport.Aerial view,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:47:35
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castle Urquhart Loch Ness-Archaeology-aviation.jpgComments: Robbie Roberts flew his Tipsy Nipper inverted for charity over the length of Loch Ness.Since this aerial photo was taken the new visitor centre has been opened. See other pics on this site. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:47:49
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castle at Thurso-Archaeology.jpgComments: More of a folly than a true old castle, the remains of a mansion were rebuilt in around 1872. The site at on time did have a castle from ther 1600s .
Aerial photo Thurso East castle,Scotland Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:44:29
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castle on Lochindorb-Archaeology.jpgComments: Former lair of the Wolf of Badenoch a larger than life self appointed ruler.He even took on the church and when they upset him Elgin cathedral was destroyed in a fiery raid.See also Lochindorb for view of the Loch.The entrance wrought iron Yett survives at Cawdor Castle.
Built in the 13th century for the Comyns.
Aerial photo,Lochindorb,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:47:09
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castles old and new by Keiss-Archaeology.jpgComments: Keiss is 7 miles North of Wick. Of course one of these is not really a castle more of a large home.The crumbling clifftop ruin in the foreground of this aerial photo was originally called Raddar, a medieval fortification of which no history survives. In the late 16th or early 17th century George, Earl of Caithness founded a stone Z-plan tower house on the site. Keiss,Caithness,Scotland. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 06:47:49
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scottish crannog centre archaeology scenery 0809230484x.jpgComments: aerial photo Crannog recreation on Loch tay Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 07:58:02
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town Burghead archaeology0701160688.jpgComments: This image has no comments. Location: /scotaviaLast modified: Jul. 13, 2009 08:26:59
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