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Dun Ara and the Standing Stones of Glengorm


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The last of the recent run of sunny clear weather on the Isle of Mull found us walking (not hiking as we are doing this in Scotland) to Dun Ara and the Standing Stones on the grounds of Glengorm  Castle & Estate.

Dun Ara in the mid-ground to the right with the shore and headlands beyond

Dun Ara in the mid-ground to the right with the shore and headlands beyond. Note the vertical circular outcroppings common to the coastline of northern Mull.

Dun Ara appears to be an ancient fort/castle of the MacKinnon Clan (with McKinney being a possible sept of MacKinnon).

Dun Ara from the rocky shoreline. Tourists on top and in foreground.  ;-)

Dun Ara from the rocky shoreline. Tourists on top and in foreground. 😉

Archaeological Notes

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** Slide Show Re-Creation by Colin M. MacKinnon **

Dun Ara beyond.

Dun Ara beyond.

The return trip took us to the site of the Glengorm Standing Stones.

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Archaeological Notes

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Pre-History

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The Lime Cheese Cake in a puddle of sweet cream at the end was a nice touch.

The Scottish lassies that waited on us were the height of hospitality and good humor.

Posted by bigdawg on June 11, 2013
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  1. 06/12/2013
    john mcdonald

    Keep the gorgeous pictures coming, please.

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