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Kirn Burn

Sheepfold

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From the Historic Environment Scotland record 176758

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  • Leslie Barrie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Brown, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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  • Mary and Angus Hogg, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Callum Black, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Walter Baxter, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Michael Graham, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Hawgood, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Iain Thompson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Colin Kinnear, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkennan BurnEnclosure (possible), Sheepfold · 892 yd

Explorer Tom Eldrick, Craigencolon has enclosures that look like they were drawn by someone who was absolutely certain Queen Victoria stopped by for tea in the middle of nowhere. It’s a classic 'period unassigned' situation where the stones are just vibing without any official proof of royalty. Nobody can disprove the fake royal visit because there are no receipts, only grass and doubt. Hum something sad

BenyellaryCairn · 1290 yd

Explorer Tom Benyellary is so vague that the Vikings probably got lost looking for it three times over. I bet they gave up and started a new religion instead of finding this specific stone heap. It’s basically a rumor in rock form, waiting for someone to prove it’s real or fake. Tell your mates you found it first.

KirkennanField System, Township · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Kirkennan is where the local claims he invented the whole idea of fields. It’s got field systems and a township that look like they’ve seen better days, or maybe just worse weather. The name sounds like it belongs to a wizard who lost his hat. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

MerrickMountain / peak · 1.9 miPalgowanCorn Drying Kiln, Field Boundary · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Palgowan is sick of people asking if it’s still dry, even though it hasn't been used in centuries. The corn kiln stands there looking smug while the field boundary just exists for no apparent reason other than tradition. It’s a bridge with attitude and a history that refuses to be boring. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Kirriereoch HillMountain / peak · 2.1 miThe Grey Man of MerrickNamed rock · 2.2 miMurder HoleBay · 2.6 miBattle of Glen TroolMajor battlefield · 2.7 miGlentrool ForestForest · 2.8 miArmstrong Whitworth Whitley V: Loch EnochAircraft (20th Century) · 2.9 miWhite IslandIslet · 3.2 mi

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