Tag Archives: Glen Lyon

Mineral Well, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on April 12, 2019 by megalithix

Healing Well: OS Grid Reference – NN 72110 47768 Also Known as: Iron Well Getting Here From Fortingall village, head west and turn down into the incredible beauty that is Glen Lyon. As you enter the trees, a half-mile along … Continue reading →

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Posted in Holy Wells, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, chalybeate wells, chalybeates, folklore, Fortingall, Glen Lyon, healing springs, Holy Wells, legends, mineral wells, Perthshire, sacred sites, Scotland, Scottish heritage, Scottish mountains, traditions, water | 2 Comments

The Bhacain, Cashlie, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on September 1, 2015 by megalithix

Standing Stone: OS Grid Reference – NN 48367 41706 Also Known as: The Bhacan Canmore ID 23977 Cona Bhacain Getting Here Whether you take the road west from Fortingall, or over the heights from Loch Tay, when you reach Meggernie Castle … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Scotland, Standing Stones | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, Bronze Age, Cashlie, dogs, earth mysteries, Finn, Fionn, folklore, Glen Lyon, heritage, hounds, Iron Age, legends, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, neolithic, Perthshire, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Standing Stones, traditions | Leave a comment

Clachaig, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on July 21, 2015 by megalithix

Stone Circle (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NN 583 468 Also Known as: Canmore ID 24237 Kerrowmore Archaeology & History In a discussion about the ancient chapel to St. Eonan (the local name in these parts for Adamnan) that once existed … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Scotland, Stone Circles | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, Bridge of Balgie, Bronze Age, earth mysteries, Fortingall, Glen Lyon, heritage, megalithic, Megaliths, Meggernie, neolithic, Perthshire, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones, Stone Circles | Leave a comment

MacRee’s Cairn, Glen Meurain, Fortingall, Perthshire

Posted on July 19, 2013 by megalithix

Cairn: OS Grid Reference – NN 3959 4375 Also Known as: Canmore ID 23899 Gleann Meran Getting Here Get to Pubil at the top of Glen Lyon, then walk on the track on the north side of Loch Lyon. Several … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cairns, Tombs, Tumuli, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, cairns, faerie, folk-lore, folklore, Fortingall, Glen Cailleach, Glen Lyon, Glen Meurain, history, legends, little people, Perthshire, Scotland, tombs, tumulus | Leave a comment

St. Palladius’ Footprint, Camusvrachan, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on June 24, 2013 by megalithix

Legendary Stone: OS Grid Reference – NN 62626 47685 Also Known as: Craig Dianaidh Rock of Safety Getting Here From Fortingall, get to the standing stone of Adamnan’s Cross a few miles down the stunning Glen Lyon. Barely 100 yards … Continue reading →

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Posted in Miscellaneous, Perthshire, Sacred Nature, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, courts, elementals, faerie, fairies, folklore, Glen Lyon, hagiology, healing, heathens, history, legends, little people, moots, Perthshire, saints, Scotland, spirits, traditions, urisks | 2 Comments

Duncroisk, Glen Lochay, Perthshire

Posted on August 24, 2012 by megalithix

Dun (lost): OS Grid Reference – NN 539 386 (approximation) Also Known as: Dun croisgh Lairig Breisleich Laraig Bhreislich Archaeology & History Although this site doesn’t appear in the modern records, the remote situation of the place suggests that some remains … Continue reading →

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Posted in Duns, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, castles, dun, duns, earth mysteries, fortifications, forts, Glen Lochay, Glen Lyon, Iron Age, legends, Perthshire, sacred sites, Scotland | Leave a comment

Caisteal Mhic Neill, Cashlie, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on August 16, 2012 by megalithix

Dun: OS Grid Reference – NN 49036 41779 Getting Here Truly remote, but easy to find once you’re nearing the western end of Glen Lyon. Going upstream, past Cashlie Dam, watch out for the well-preserved stone kiln on the left-hand … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brochs, Duns, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, brochs, Cashlie, castles, earth mysteries, folklore, forts, Glen Lyon, Iron Age, legends, Perthshire, prehistoric sites, ring forts, sacred sites, Scotland, traditions | Leave a comment

Adamnan’s Cross, Camusvrachan, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on August 16, 2012 by megalithix

Standing Stone / Cross: OS Grid Reference – NN 62537 47690 Also Known as: Eonan’s Cross Getting Here Take the road from Fortingall into the Glen. About 4 miles down, past the farmhouse of Slatich, then Craigianie, watch carefully as … Continue reading →