Category Archives: Ancient sites

Solstice of the Moon (Part 1) ~ Running Elk

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Hand in hand with retelling the story of our weekend in and around Inverurie, Running Elk, who was our guide and shepherd for the weekend, shares his own perceptions. One thing we have learned over the years, is that you … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: A flying visit…

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There was absolutely no way we were going to drive to our destination without getting sidetracked. Where would be the fun in that? So we decided that the first place that would take us from the main road north would … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Earth-Work-Mound…

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* The name Arbor Low is of Saxon derivation, originally ‘Eordburh-Hlaw’ meaning the Earth-Work Mound. Wen smiles, “Where did you dig that up from?” “I have my sources, you know.” “As your text only specifies Saxon, are we to presume … Continue reading →

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Interlude ~ Before the Stones

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The trouble with writing about somewhere like Stonehenge… somewhere that almost everyone recognises and feels they know something … is that most of us know nothing at all apart from the familiar form of the circle and trilithons. We just … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ Worlds Without Borders

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Arbor Low and headed back to the village of Monyash and the pub for lunch. Once again, we seemed to have seen and done far more than should be possible in such a short time, slipping across the … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Calling

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …I have to wonder about Wen. Even before the ‘Wen’ thing she was a little too eager to run off to all the farthest flung reaches of the known universe at the drop of a hat. The ‘hat’ in … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Telling Stone

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …I wait until I see Wen’s shoulders shaking with grief then go and collect her. As I said earlier, I do not really know why she has to keep punishing herself in this way. Foolishly, we walk back along … Continue reading →

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Interlude: Looking Back…

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The mere idea of “saving the ‘best’ till last” was feeling all too prophetic. Especially as ‘best’ is debatable anyway.’ Most iconic, perhaps, best known worldwide, most unusual… but just ‘best’ is too subjective. From the magic of mountain-girt Castlerigg, … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ Mysterious Mounds

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The weather was surprisingly good. Normally when we visit this particular site it is freezing cold, driving rain or both, for the last stretch of our journey would take us to Arbor Low, one of the finest ancient sites in … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals… Stuart France

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Wen seems intent on punishing herself again. I know. I know she probably has little choice but personally speaking I would be more than happy if we never went back to Bar-Brook-One… Ever! That  is not going to happen … Continue reading →

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