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| Near Dunadd are ancient stone circles and burial cairns from the Neolithic age. |
Amidst sheep farms and daily life stand these ancient ruins. Of course, the walking paths and fields are open to visitors and walkers, but sometimes you have to stop for a shepherd on an ATV getting his flock from one field to another.
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| These still stand from 3500 years ago |
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| A burial cairn? Probably. |
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| There are two such circles in this area, but it is believed that many more may exist, yet to be uncovered. |
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| Ancient concentric circles...calendar? sundials? |
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| Larger stones nearby |
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| Port of Crinan Lighthouse |
We continued driving looking for another site, but came to the end of the road at Crinan. This had been a very important port, also the beginning of a canal system which brought spices and foods from Europe into Scotland. We enjoyed coffee, met a couple who "holiday" here twice a year. Both retired from Royal Air Force, so compared notes with Earl on aviation, military life and their travels.
After a very long day of hiking, touring, getting lost, we decided to stay again at Oban. Our search for a bed brought us to happy, joyful Frances and the Kilchrenan house overlooking the bay. Not only very reasonable, but a beautiful room, new bed and fabulous Scottish Breakfast, complete with black pudding and haggis. Her husband Jon cooked the best eggs Earl has ever had. We are eating everything they offer (can't quite handle the black pudding....look it up); and then we can make it to supper.
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| Leaving the Kilchrenan House |
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| If you are ever in the neighborhood! |
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