Old Man of Inverfarigaig
‘It may be mentioned here that Loch Ness has its apparition, as well as its monster. It is known to the Highlanders as the Old Man of Inverfarigaig. “The Bodach,” as he is called...
Apparitions / Folklore / Hauntings
by Ian · Published January 17, 2019 · Last modified January 17, 2020
‘It may be mentioned here that Loch Ness has its apparition, as well as its monster. It is known to the Highlanders as the Old Man of Inverfarigaig. “The Bodach,” as he is called...
Fairies / Featured Sites / Folklore / Scottish Fairies
by Ian · Published September 17, 2008 · Last modified November 4, 2018
Tomnahurich Hill – which means hill of the yews – is a rounded tree covered hillock on the outskirts of Inverness, the hill has a wealth of traditions associated with it, and it is famed as an abode of the fairies. A modern cemetery now covers the hill.
Ancient Sites / Burial Mounds / Featured Sites
by Ian · Published September 7, 2008 · Last modified November 3, 2018
The Clava Cairns – or more correctly Balnuaran of Clava – is one of the best preserved Bronze Age burial sites in Scotland. There are three cairns here, two with passage ways aligned to the Midwinter sunset, and all with more subtle features, incorporated to reflect the importance of the South-west horizon.
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