Category Archives: Ancestors

Wayland: The Blessed Isles… Stuart France

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* The tone of the tale once Britain is reached, becomes very different… * Alighting on Berkshire’s High Downs, Wayland came upon an ancient chambered tomb, and made it his home. Continue reading at The Silent Eye

Posted in Ancestors, Ancient sites | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beyond the bounds…

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* It is not beyond the bounds of possibility, that a technologically advanced people could live more simply than their technology insists… * But outside the realms of science fiction writing it is highly unlikely. * The Ancients present us … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancestors, Ancient sites, archaeology, Don and Wen, france and vincent, Stuart France | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wayland: Silver-Smith of Souls… Stuart France

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* There are a number of intriguing aspects to the legend of Wayland Smithy… The earliest written sources appear late and are decidedly piecemeal. * Wayland is the son of a God, Giant, or King of the Otherworld. He is … Continue reading →

Posted in alchemy, Ancestors, Ancient sites | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Halfway to Paradise…

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The misty morning had turned into the most glorious autumn day as we left Glen Lyon and headed towards Loch Tay. We wanted to try and get a shot of the crannog that has been built on the lake at … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancestors, Ancient sites, france and vincent, Photography, Sacred sites, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Fragments of History

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Outside the porch of the kirk at Fortingall stands an ancient font. Local legend states that Coeddi himself may have used it to baptise some of the first Christians in the area when the monks of Iona founded a sister … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancestors, Ancient sites, History, Photography, road trip, Sacred sites, Scotland, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Stories Unknown

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We had driven to Fortingall to see the venerable yew, but it just happens to be in the grounds of a church, so it was inevitable that we would take a look around. We do seem to spend a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancestors, Ancient sites, france and vincent, History, Photography, Scotland, Spirituality, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism, travel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: All That Glitters…

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

You could easily drive past and never know it was there. Even hoping that we were on the right road and might just find it, we almost missed it… almost, but not quite. I have never known the name of … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancestors, Ancient sites, france and vincent, Photography, road trip, TOLL, travel | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Solstice of the Moon: Mysteries on Loch Ness

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

After the incredible experience of Clava Cairns, it was probably just as well that our next destination was not far and would offer no more than beauty to bewitch us. I have camped on its shores and ‘showered’ in its … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancestors, Ancient sites, historic sites, Landscape, Photography, road trip, Sacred sites, Scotland, Spirituality, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Solstice of the Moon: Circles Within Circles

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“I don’t know how you have the temerity to even think about writing up Clava… The place is on a different planet… galaxy… something…” All true. I have no idea where to start… it is a place that needs more … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Ancestors, ancient mound, Ancient sites, france and vincent, historic sites, Photography, road trip, Sacred sites, Scotland, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, travel | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Graven Images

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our last visit of a weekend that seemed to have flown by all too quickly was to a little church on the edge of Aberdeen. The sun finally decided to show its face… though it still managed to rain anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancestors, Ancient sites, archaeology, Art, Dreams, historic sites, Photography, Sacred sites, symbolism, travel | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments