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Friar's Kirk SE
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Friar's Kirk SE submitted by markj99 on 16th Feb 2024. Centre of Friar's Kirk SE Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Friar's Kirk ruin is located c. 0.6 miles NNW of Drumanwherran Moor in open moorland. Friar's Kirk SE and NW cairns are located NW of the ruined enclosure. The route to the cairns crosses two streams and boggy land: wellies are recommended. GPS navigation is necessary to find the isolated cairns.
Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn)
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Apr 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn) submitted by markj99 on 30th Apr 2024. Green Well of Scotland viewed from SW. (28.04.24)
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Log Text: The Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn) can be easily visited as it is located close to the start of the Cairnsmore of Carsphairn path. Nearby parking is available.
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.
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.
Isle Head
Date Added: 21st May 2024
Site Type: Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Feb 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Isle Head submitted by h_fenton on 15th Feb 2011. Isle Head (Isle of Whithorn) Promontory Fort viewed from the north.
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16 September 2010 @ 3pm
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Log Text: It's a short detour to Isle Head fort while visiting St Ninian's Chapel.
Little Balsmith
Date Added: 21st May 2024
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Apr 2012. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 5
Little Balsmith submitted by cosmic on 23rd Oct 2004. View fromup farm road to West
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Log Text: It is possible to stop in a nearby gateway to have a closer look at this impressive standing stone incorporated into a dry stane dyke.
Eagle Cairn (Cardryne)
Date Added: 5th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 12th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 3
Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) submitted by markj99 on 1st Jul 2024. W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from NNE.
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Log Text: The story of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) is a familiar one: an impressive ancient monument destroyed by farming. The cairn stones were used to build dry stane dykes and the land to grow crops. The site is still impressive and worth a visit. See comments for directions.
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.
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)
Date Added: 6th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) submitted by markj99 on 4th Jul 2024. Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from ESE.
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Log Text: Having read the Canmore description, I expected to see a rough circle of scattered stones on the summit of Cairn Hill. The current state of the cairn is a barely perceptible low grassy mound. I suppose nearby dry stane dykes could account for the disappearance of the cairn stones. On the plus side, there are extensive views from the summit trig point.
Lagwine
Date Added: 30th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 26th Jul 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Lagwine submitted by markj99 on 27th Jul 2024. E-W Axis of Lagwine Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Lagwine Cairn is a well preserved stony cairn given its proximity to civilisation. A stone ridge measuring c. 50 ft E-W, 30 feet N-S and 4 feet high has been preserved in rough pasture. On my first visit the knoll was occupied by beef cattle and calves, a dangerous proposition. I opted to revisit at a later date. Fortunately the livestock were in an adjacent field so I was able to survey the cairn at my leisure.
Nether Holm Of Dalquhairn
Date Added: 21st Sep 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Nether Holm Of Dalquhairn submitted by markj99 on 21st Sep 2024. Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: I appreciate that this ruined cairn is not worth a visit in itself but if you are visiting other sites in the area it may merit a short detour. I have included detailed instructions for travel from north and south on the main page.
Twelve Apostles (Dumfries)
Date Added: 22nd Sep 2024
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Aug 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Twelve Apostles (Dumfries) submitted by Greengirl on 3rd Feb 2020. The complete circle taken from the east end of the field. It's such a large circle that it is difficult to fit it all in one photo!
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Log Text: The scale of the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle is impressive. There are however obvious gaps in the circle and an assortment of stones which diminishes its gravitas. That said, it is obviously worth a small detour if you are passing through Dumfries.
Craigengillan
Date Added: 22nd Sep 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Craigengillan submitted by markj99 on 22nd Sep 2024. Summit of Craigengillan Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: It took detailed planning and cost me a lot of energy to find this cairn, literally in the middle of nowhere. However seeing the mound rising above the chaos of tree debris made it all worthwhile.
Fell of Loch Ronald
Date Added: 8th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 3
Fell of Loch Ronald submitted by markj99 on 7th Oct 2024. Moss Covered Stones in E Quadrant of Fell of Loch Ronald Cairn.
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Log Text: Fell of Loch Ronald Cairn is not easy to find but the route to it is a wide track until the last 200 yards on rough terrain. The cairn has been badly mauled by forest ploughing however an excavated cist with six large stones has survived. GPS navigation is essential to locate the hidden cist.
Carscreugh S
Date Added: 8th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Carscreugh S submitted by markj99 on 8th Oct 2024. Carscreugh S Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Carscreugh S Cairn is a relatively well preserved grassy mound in pasture on Caescreugh Farm. It is accessed via a road leading to Carscreugh Wind Farm. It is only a short walk from the entrance of the wind farm to the cairn. See the main page for details.
Carscreugh N
Date Added: 8th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Carscreugh N submitted by markj99 on 8th Oct 2024. Carscreugh N Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: The construction of tracks within Carsreugh Wind Farm has made access to Carsreugh N Cairn easier. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed within the wind farm but you are allowed to walk or cycle. The route is easy walking except for the last 200 yards through rough moorland. See main page for directions to the cairn.
Carscreugh Burnt Mound
Date Added: 9th Oct 2024
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Carscreugh Burnt Mound submitted by markj99 on 9th Oct 2024. Carscreugh N Burnt Mound viewed from N.
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Log Text: If you are visiting Carscreugh N Cairn it is easy to walk another 130 yards WSW to an obvious green crescent in boggy ground.
Glenchamber
Date Added: 9th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 4
Glenchamber submitted by markj99 on 9th Oct 2024. Glenchamber Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: The low grassy platform at Glenchamber is not spectacular but it is easy to visit if you are passing by.
Culquhasen-SE
Date Added: 12th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Oct 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Culquhasen-SE submitted by markj99 on 11th Oct 2024. Culquhasen SE Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: The walk to Culquhasen SE Cairn is not straightforward. This route involves a walk of 0.25 miles along the A747 Port William road. Care should be taken: cars tend to drive fast around a sharp corner. The cross country route is an assault course: It includes crossing 3 dry stane dykes and a burn but no electric fences fortunately. Wellies are essential for this walk due to the burn crossing. My route is viewable on Culquhasen SE.