
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skye, Kilbride, Tobar Na H-annait as Holy Well (medieval), Millstone (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Tobar Na H-annait is associated with Saint Bridget (Brigid), a widely venerated early Christian saint in Scotland and Ireland, often linked to healing and fertility. The well's name, meaning "Well of the Cows," may reflect a tradition of animal blessing or healing, common at many wells dedicated to Saint Bridget.
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Places near here
Skye, Kilbride, Clach Na H-annaitStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 77 yd
Skye, Kilbride HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 126 yd
Skye, KilbrideShieling Hut (post Medieval) · 534 yd
High Pasture Cave - Uamh an Àrd-achaidhCave · 770 yd
Camas MalagBay · 1423 yd
Skye, Camas MalagNaust (period Unassigned) · 1487 yd
Sgeir MhòrIslet · 1549 yd
Coille GaireallachWood · 1674 yd
Beinn Dearg BheagMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Meall Coire ForsaidhMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Loch SlapinBay · 1.7 mi
Blà BheinnVisitor information · 2.0 miOther information
Photo: John Allan · CC BY-SA 2.0