On Monday this week Biddy Simpson from Archaeology Scotland came to pay us a visit to discuss the archaeological sites in Stronafian Forest, and in Glendaruel in general. It’s clear people have lived in the glen for 1,000’s and 1,000’s of years!
Specifically we were discussing how the Adopt-a-Monument scheme can support us when we own the forest, and therefore are responsible for, the archaeological sites within it. I took Biddy up to the chambered cairn that is more or loss above the Clachan. (Thanks to Charles McLaughlin for showing me the way up the old forestry track last month!) She was very impressed by the size and seeming complexity of the cairn. We also went to look at the cup marked rocks in the woods near the Clachan Burn.
The Adopt-a-Monument scheme aims to support community groups in preserving, improving access to, and interpreting historical sites. Biddy will be reporting back to us on her thoughts from her visit, and what we should be doing next to make the most of these fascinating assets.