Tag Archives: Inverurie

Solstice of the Moon: What on earth…

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“…is that?!”I immediately went into ‘there has to be somewhere to park’ mode. You don’t just drive past a humungous mound without stopping…not when it is so very obviously man-made. And especially not when there are two of them. And … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient mound, Ancient sites, historic sites, Photography, Poetry, scotland road trip, Solstice of the Moon, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism | Tagged Aberdeenshire, archaeology, art, Bennachie, history, Inverurie, motte and bailey, Pictish symbol stones, Thom | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Stone of the Maiden

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Once upon a time… twelve or thirteen hundred years ago… there lived a fair maiden. She was, it is told, the daughter of the Laird of Balquhain. She was betrothed and very soon to be married. On the eve of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, History, mystery, Photography, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged Bennachie, interpretation, Inverurie, mirror and comb, pictish beast, Pictish stones, pictish symbols, preaching cross, Scotland, the Maiden Stone | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: Unfamiliar Territory

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It is raining again and about to get worse. You are in a suburban green space between neat-gardened houses, the last place you would expect to find an ancient treasure… and you are confronted with something both so alien and … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Circle of Peace

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our first stop next day was a place where mysterious stones, a Celtic saint and a link to one of the best-known legends of the British Isles all come together in a village churchyard. It took a bit of finding, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Churches, History, Photography, Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged Anne Rochford’s grave, Christchurch stone circle, Inverurie, lunar standstill, midmar, recumbent circle, Scotland, standing stones, stone circle | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: The Field of Prayer

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There were many merry meetings in Inverurie, bringing a golden glow to the afternoon that belied the grisaille of rain and wet stone. We were greeted outside our meeting place with fierce hugs from a lady we love dearly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, The Silent Eye | Tagged Ancestors, balance, divie feminine, Easter Aquhorthies, Inverurie, lunar standstill, mother, Neolithic monuments, standing stones, stone circle, symbolism | 2 Comments

Solstice of the Moon: The High Way of the Fairies

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We…well, okay, I… decided to take a shortcut from our stopover to our destination. ‘Shortcut’ may not be entirely accurate. Taking the main roads would be nine miles shorter in distance, the roads would undoubtedly be faster and with less … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Where Paths Converge…

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It had been a wonderful day, in spite of the long drive, with the delight of the sparrows on Holy Island and the magnificent stone circle at Duddo as its highlights. By the time we reached the outskirts of Edinburgh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Eye weekend workshop | Tagged consciousness, friendship, Inverurie, landscape, listening to the moment, Neolithic monuments, recumbent stones, Running Elk, sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon -maiden, spirituality, synchronicity | 4 Comments

Maiden Mother Crone, Part 3 – Balance by Helen Jones

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The next morning I woke early and went to breakfast – to find several of the group already there, including our guide. We hadn’t realised we were staying at the same place, so it was a nice surprise to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, History, Photography, Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, The Silent Eye | Tagged Anne Rochford’s grave, Christchurch stone circle, Inverurie, lunar standstill, midmar, recumbent circle, Scotland, standing stones, stone circle | 6 Comments

Maiden, Mother, Crone – Part 2 – Easter Aquhorthies by Helen Jones

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: I realise that Wednesday is usually my day to wander. However, I’m also writing up my weekend with The Silent Eye. So, I’m combining the two and taking a wander to Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, … Continue reading →

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Women In The Mist (4) – Steve Tanham

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

(Continued from Part three on Sun in Gemini) The spiritual, stripped of the trappings of religion, is a search for the real. We may protest that we already live lives that are real. It is one of the hardest and … Continue reading →