Sketch by W. A. Donnelly (dated 1895) of the Cup & Ring marks on the Cochno Stone, West Dunbartonshire. Published by John Bruce in 1896 image via The Urban Prehistorian
The Amazing Cochno Stone: Scottish Prehistoric Rock Art
Cumbrae Memories
“I was watching ‘Antiques Road Trip’ – again – and Philip Serrell went over to Cumbrae on the ferry from Largs to Millport.”
You Can Never Have Too Many Links!
“What else is still to be found?”
The Nebra Sky Disc
‘“The Nebra sky disc? Some years ago I saw a television programme about it. ‘
‘Cup’ Marks – Past and Present
” thinking along the lines of how memories can change or be lost, and how stories, legends and mythologies can develop associated with what we see around us”
Bernie Bell: Bernie & Mike’s Road Trip – Spring 2017
Head north on coast road, through Wick to John O’Groats, which is lovely in the sunshine.
Bernie Bell: Bernie & Mike’s Road Trip – Spring 2017
Then over the bridge to find the beach “covered in egg-shaped stones of many colours”
Bernie Bell: Bernie & Mike’s Road Trip – Spring 2017
Walk through woods by falls on River Moriston – summer house and tree like a gnarled sculpture.
Bernie Bell: Bernie & Mike’s Road Trip – Spring 2017
we crossed the road to the churchyard, and found a cup and ring carved on the back of a 19th century head-stone there!
Bernie Bell: Bernie & Mike’s Road Trip – Spring 2017
Then to Barnluasgan Loch and walk to Bellanoch viewpoint for stunning views of Moine Mhor and surroundings.
