Kilmartin Glen
Found in Argyll, just a short drive south of Oban, Kilmartin Glen is the richest Prehistoric landscape in Scotland. All within an area not much over 6 miles long are a huge diversity of standing stones, stone circles, carved rocks and ancient tombs. It also has what is believed to be the only 'Linear Cemetery' in the country - a series of chambered cairns (burial mounds) laid out in a straight line right down the bottom of the glen. The oldest of these is believed to be as old as 6000 years, way before even the pyramids.
Why there is such a concentration of these ancient monuments in one small area of the highlands remains a mystery to this day. What there is no question about is that this must have been an area of enormous importance to these earliest of farmers. To this day the atmosphere throughout the area is rich in ancient memories echoing right down to today.
In Kilmartin Glen's more recent history you will also find Dunadd Hillfort where our Nation was forged, Kilmartin churchyard with its Celtic crosses and carved grave slabs and Carnasserie castle - which although ruined allows access right to the top of the wallhead.
A fascinating area, whatever your interests there is sure to be something to get you going.
What we do at Kilmartin Glen:
- History and legends
- Walks exploring the neolithic site
Tours that visit Kilmartin Glen:
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