Solstice celebrations up at Abriachan tonight. We had a nature walk and talk up to the Shieling above Loch Ness, with Suzann, Christine and Clelland imparting plant and flower lore at various points up the trail. From the top we learnt all about Shieling life, dairying and got to sample some simple crofting fare.
I then presented a short talk on the Solstice and its astronomical significance, culminating in a human henge to illustrate the changing seasons, rising and setting Sun points and how the ancient Celtic people marked off their Wheel of Time.
We just managed to catch a lovely sunset from the top of the hill before making the trek back down.
The Star Stories events will be resuming in October with another event in collaboration with the Highland Archaeology Festival. Look out for programme details as they emerge.
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