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Dun Hiader
Date Added: 26th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (Isle of Tiree)
Visited: Yes on 27th Aug 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Dun Hiader submitted by markj99 on 6th Sep 2018. Site in Isle of Tiree Scotland
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Log Text: The stone remains on Dun Hiader are difficult to interpret but, there is no doubt that the steep-sided dun would provide an excellent defensive location.
Dun Heanish
Date Added: 26th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (Isle of Tiree)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2018. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 4
Dun Heanish submitted by markj99 on 10th Sep 2018. Approaching Dun Heanish from W
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Log Text: There are scant stone remains on Dun Heanish, however the defensive qualities of the mound are obvious.
Dun Bornaskitaig
Date Added: 28th May 2021
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Isle of Skye)
Visited: Yes on 27th Jan 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Dun Bornaskitaig submitted by hamilton on 17th Sep 2014. The scant remnants of Dun Bornaskitaig sit atop this eminence, less then 100 metres east of the coastline at Kilmuir on the Trotternish peninsula.
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Log Text: The remains of the broch on Dun Bornaskitaig are mostly hidden under a grassy bank up to c. 4 feet high round the perimeter of the dun. There are several building constructed from the broch's stones in the vicinity of the dun.
Dun Boraige Moire
Date Added: 26th Nov 2022
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Isle of Tiree)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Dun Boraige Moire submitted by markj99 on 12th Sep 2018. Site in Isle of Tiree Scotland
Dun Boraige Moire looking W.
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Log Text: Dun Boraige Moire is constructed on a natural mound c. 100 yards from the N coast of Tiree. The dun is bisected by a modern stone wall.
Dun Boraige Beag
Date Added: 26th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (Isle of Tiree)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Dun Boraige Beag submitted by markj99 on 13th Oct 2020. Dun Boraige Beag viewed from coastal path looking N.
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Log Text: Dun Boraige Beag is a low mound with scattered stones on the tidal edge of the N coast of Tiree.
Dun Beag (Vaul)
Date Added: 26th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (Isle of Tiree)
Visited: Yes on 28th Aug 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Dun Beag (Vaul) submitted by markj99 on 9th Sep 2018. Dun An Cnap, (Dun Mor, Vaul) N View
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Log Text: Dun Beag (Vaul) is a nice example of a small, defended settlement, taking advantage of natural contours. It was a bonus along with Tiree Ringing Stone and Dun Mor (Vaul).
Drumwhirn Cairn
Date Added: 13th Feb 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2025. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Drumwhirn Cairn submitted by markj99 on 12th Jul 2020. Extensive stone robbing on W side of Drumwhirn Cairn.
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Log Text: This is actually my third visit to Drumwhirn Cairn, a damaged but still impressive mound of stones situated in arable land c. 0.33 mile E of Barclye Farm. My route to Drumwhirn Cairn is available on the main page.
Drumtroddan Stone Row
Date Added: 24th Jul 2021
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Drumtroddan Stone Row submitted by DavidRaven on 26th Jun 2005. Description useless. Go visit :-)
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Log Text: Despite the SW stone having fallen, the site still retains a significant presence. It's proximity to Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Stones is convenient.
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone
Date Added: 6th Jul 2024
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone submitted by markj99 on 2nd Jul 2024. Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone viewed from NNW.
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Log Text: Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone is not a tall stone reaching only 4.5 feet high. However, its survival is something to be celebrated. Directions are available in the site page comments.
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn
Date Added: 31st Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn submitted by markj99 on 2nd Jul 2024. Drummuckloch Hill Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: It is difficult to see this cairn as it is covered in tussocks of marsh grass. However, the nearby standing stone is well preserved so the walk seems worthwhile. Directions are available in the site page comments.
Drummore Hillfort
Date Added: 26th Jan 2019
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Jan 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 3
Drummore submitted by nicoladidsbury on 13th Apr 2004. Grid Ref: NX688458
County: Dumfriesshire
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Log Text: Drummore Castle is in a commanding defensive location with a view to the coast. The trees are blurring the edges of the double ditch and rampart defences. There is no evidence of occupation on the enclosure. The fort is 300m South of Drummore Stone Circle, up the slope and obscured by trees.
Drummanmoan Loan
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd May 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drummanmoan Loan submitted by markj99 on 8th May 2024. Drummanmoan Loan Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Drummanmoan Loan Cairn is a nightmare to visit, a 2.5 mile return trip across trackless moorland. Directions are included on Site Page.
Drumduff
Date Added: 9th Feb 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Drumduff submitted by markj99 on 7th Feb 2023. Drumduff Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: It is very satisfying to find a cairn on the map, plot a route, then actually stand in front of the cairn, in situ in its landscape. The cherry on the cake is posting the site on The Megalithic Portal, enabling people to follow in one's footsteps. I was probably the first visitor to this lonely cairn for many years.
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery
Date Added: 18th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran S Cairn (Canmore ID 61935) viewed from N.
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Log Text: I started my exploration of Drumanwherran S Cairns on 28/01/24 following a forest track onto Drumanwherran Moor. I found Canmore ID 61893, a small hollow covered in rushes then heading N to the obvious Shepherds Cairn at Canmore ID 61935. I then headed S over difficult boggy ground to Brockloch Cairn.
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery
Date Added: 18th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 10th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran S Cairn (Canmore ID 61935) viewed from N.
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Log Text: My second visit to Drumwherran S Cairn Cemetery was informed by further research on Canmore. I found Canmore ID 61892 and Canmore ID 61894 by following directions given on Canmore. I have posted my route on the main page.
Drumanwherran N
Date Added: 26th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 1
Drumanwherran N submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran N Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Drumanwherran N Cairn is a small ruined cairn c. 700 yards NNW of Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery. It stands out as a circle of green rushes in brown moorland on the W slope of Drumanwherran. There is a small cluster of stones embedded on the E perimeter of the circle. It can be found by following a 4x4 track N from the modern shepherd's cairn until you reach NX 11116 72105, where a vague track heads WNW . Head W downhill for c. 175 yards to reach Drumanwherran N Cairn. An extended route NNW leads to Friar's Kirk Cairns. My route can be seen on Friar's Kirk Cairns via Drumanwherran N Cairn.
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr)
Date Added: 31st Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 2
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) submitted by nigeynoo on 24th Apr 2018. The magical Druids Circle taken at night with the Milky Way, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter
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Log Text: I visited Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) on a walk from Penmaenmawr to Llanfairfechan. It was the highlight of my trip. It is a beautiful stone circle in an amazing location.
Dranigower Hut Circle W
Date Added: 10th May 2022
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Dec 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Dranigower Hut Circle W submitted by markj99 on 3rd Dec 2020. East arc of Dranigower Hut Circle W.
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Log Text: The best time to visit Dranigower Hut Circle W is Autumn to Spring when the vegetation is low because the hut circles are not easy to spot.
Dranigower Hut Circle E
Date Added: 10th May 2022
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Dec 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Dranigower Hut Circle E submitted by markj99 on 3rd Dec 2020. East arc of Dranigower Hut Circle E.
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Log Text: The best time to visit Dranigower Hut Circle E is Autumn to Spring when the vegetation is low because the hut circles are not easy to spot.
Doubler Stones
Date Added: 19th Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 2
Doubler Stones submitted by DavidRaven on 18th May 2003. Two large rocks, weathered into curious forms. The upper surface of one has distinct cup-and-ring carvings. Even when the moor is teeming
with visitors, this backwater is usually empty of folk.
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Log Text: These curious rocks are located on the edge of moorland. They are best accessed from the W via a track starting at SE 06585 46318 off Light Bank Lane.