This medieval fortress looks like a movie set, with its moat, unusual triangular shape and crumbling moss covered walls. It has in fact been used in various films and tv programmes over the years, and you can see why when you visit. Now under the car of Historic Scotland, Caerlaverock, like any good castle, has…
Tag: Ancient Scotland
The Hogbacks at Govan Old
On a cold and dark afternoon in Govan I was thrilled to find myself looking at the ancient hogback stones in Govan Old Parish Church. Having studied Archaeology briefly at the University of Glasgow ,I was excited to finally see these sculptures in all their glory. They are far more spectacular, and in fact stranger, in…
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