What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Caibeal Catriona as Holy Well (medieval) - (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Catherine (Catriona), the holy well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims historically visiting to seek cures for ailments and to make votive offerings. The name "Caibeal" derives from the Gaelic for "well," and such sites were often connected to early Christian saints, reflecting a blend of pre-Christian and Christian traditions in Scottish folklore.
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