The Stones of Kilmartin Glen.

If you are interested in neolithic sites then Kilmartin Glen is the place for you. There are so many stone circles, standing stones and burial sites all situated within just a few kilometres of each other. We took a short walk across the fields, past a group of standing stones, to the Temple Wood stone circles. It is quite an awesome experience to lay your hands on a standing stone knowing that it was set in place some 5000 years ago, for who knows what purpose.

There is also a fabulous little museum next to the Kilmartin Church with lots of the artifacts that have been excavated from sites all over the glen. There are heaps of interactive displays and the kids got the chance to grind grain, weave wool, play a game of stones and polish an axe head. Just the sort of place to while away an hour while the rain fell down! In the churchyard next door there are some wonderful examples of grave slabs dating from about the 9^th century as well as several intriguing carved crosses. Just so as you know, the pub also does a really good meal. After all, holidays are not just about old stones! More photos of Kilmartin here.