Nether Largie South
Argyll & Bute
Chambered Cairn
Schist
The Kilmartin Glen is rich in Neolithic monuments and has a line of cairns within a mile of each other. This is the oldest of five on a north-south axis dated to 3000BC and is the only one with a passage chamber. The dark and damp interior of the chamber has the presence of a chalky white powder lichen.
Nether Largie Row
Argyll & Bute
Stone Row
Schist
Over time, the shape of the stones here has altered, but there remain strong sculptural qualities that suggest they were chosen by their builders for a specific ceremonial purpose. A pointed notch on the top of the central stone has been attributed to the viewing of lunar events. The beauty of the layout is further enhanced by the random lichen cover that has similarities to modern abstract painting.
Temple Wood
Argyll & Bute
Stone Circle
Schist
Temple Wood is one of the most unique circles in Scotland. Greatly renovated, the closely packed stones encircle a central cist and a large pebble covering. Apart from the odd tufts of moss growing among the stones, this circle has a very monochrome appearance. On the surface of the upright stones, white Orchrolechia Parella lichen is present where small delicate circular fruit spores have formed.
Ballymeanoch
Argyll & Bute
Stone Rows
Schist
There have been many varied emotional responses by visitors to Neolithic and Bronze Age sites. Here at Ballymeanoch, a strong energy can be felt between the row of four stones and the distant row of two. Cup marks are present on one of the stones in the row of four and may have been chosen to be erected here for the many symbols that grace the stone's inner facing side.
Blackpark
Bute
Stone Circle
Red Sandstone / Conglomerate
Blackpark has three remaining uprights, two being Conglomerate with quartz deposits and the middle stone being of Red Sandstone. This giant has suffered over the years and now resembles a cracked molar tooth, while the larger of the two conglomerates has a narrow weathered base and needs the support of an iron bar. Coins as offerings have been placed into the cracks of the middle stone.
