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Tag Archives: Isle of Arran
Goatfell Peak, Isle of Arran, Scotland
Goatfell Peak by silhouette from Brodick Bay. A view of Brodick Bay from the stony trail up to Goatfell Peak. Goatfell summit looking across at Cir Mhor or the “Great Comb.” (Properly pronounced here.) Blasted by a piercing wind, jacket and … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland
Tagged Goatfell Peak, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Isle of Arran, Landscapes, Nature, Photos, Pics, Scotland, Travel
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Petroglyphs, Isle of Arran, Scotland
The petroglyphs are found just inside this stand of planted conifers, silviculture being an important part of the local economy. At nine at night I stepped out for a walk in the woods. Couldn’t sit around the house after dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland
Tagged Archaeology, Hiking, History, Isle of Arran, Nature, Petroglyphs, Rock Art, Scotland, Travel, Wilderness
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