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Solstice of the Moon: Older than Time…

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Imagine standing in the presence of a living being at whose feet Pontius Pilate played as a child. Local legend says that Pilate was born at Fortingall when his father visited the Roman Legions in the north. Imagine standing in … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Tales of the Unexpected

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Sadly, it was to be our last night in Scotland. We had found a place to stay just outside Pitlochry. The next morning we would begin the long drive to our next rendezvous… a meeting with a friend in Yorkshire. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Solstice of the Moon: Chasing Memories

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A very long time ago now, I had a wonderful job that took me, every weekend, driving around Britain. By the time I reached Scotland, I knew… barring disaster… whether I would have some time to spare before I needed … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Wood and Stone

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left the earthworks of Bolebec castle in peace… which is more than can be said of Oliver Cromwell’s army when they passed this way during the Civil War. The Battle of Aylesbury, between Cromwell’s forces and Prince Rupert of … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Earth and Water

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a lovely day. We needed to get out and about… get some exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. And yet, there we were in lockdown again. My own village offers few unexplored possibilities, so, instead of moping … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Solstice of the Moon: Circles Out of Time

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It looked, for a while, as if we might escape being rained on at our second site of the morning, but no… that would have been too much to ask The ritual cleansing would continue. We were heading for another … Continue reading →

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