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Stuart Robinson (15 months ago)
Dun Ringill is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye, Strathaird House. To get there simply park just past Strathaird House in the layby and cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the houses east garden wall and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far and a little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a long sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. There is not much left of Dun Ringill now but sitting in the layby with 'Stormwatch' playing you feel the 'Old Ghosts' playing hide and seek in Kilmarie Cemetry. Looking down Loch Slapin with clear understanding you can imagine the 'dark sails on the horizon'. For those interested in the Ian Anderson/Tull connection Strathaird House is briefly shown on the documentary Fish, Sheep and Rock and Roll. The area, and Andersons observations traversing his estate are referenced many times on Jethro Tull songs.
Dun Ringill is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye, Strathaird House. To get there simply park just past Strathaird House in the layby and cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the houses east garden wall and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far and a little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a long sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. There is not much left of Dun Ringill now but sitting in the layby with 'Stormwatch' playing you feel the 'Old Ghosts' playing hide and seek in Kilmarie Cemetry. Looking down Loch Slapin with clear understanding you can imagine the 'dark sails on the horizon'. For those interested in the Ian Anderson/Tull connection Strathaird House is briefly shown on the documentary Fish, Sheep and Rock and Roll. The area, and Andersons observations traversing his estate are referenced many times on Jethro Tull songs.
Adventure Sandy “snakewoman68” (2 years ago)
Nice wee walk. Park at cemetery and if you're not keen on the stepping stones across the river walk back the road to a gate which takes you down to a bridge. Take the track to the right and follow to the broch. Can be a bit boggy in places. Lots of exploring in the area and interesting rock formations to be seen from the beach
Nice wee walk. Park at cemetery and if you're not keen on the stepping stones across the river walk back the road to a gate which takes you down to a bridge. Take the track to the right and follow to the broch. Can be a bit boggy in places. Lots of exploring in the area and interesting rock formations to be seen from the beach
Stuart Robinson (4 years ago)
Dun Ringil is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye. To get there simply cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the house and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far but takes a few minutes to get there on foot. A little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. To finish off park your vehicle in the layby with a flask of coffee and play 'Stormwatch' while looking out over the bay or the graveyard at the bottom of IA's former garden and inspiration for 'old Ghosts'.
Dun Ringil is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye. To get there simply cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the house and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far but takes a few minutes to get there on foot. A little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. To finish off park your vehicle in the layby with a flask of coffee and play 'Stormwatch' while looking out over the bay or the graveyard at the bottom of IA's former garden and inspiration for 'old Ghosts'.
Scott Lawrie (4 years ago)
It's fine if you like scrambling over lots of rocks, but the "castle" itself is actually just a small pile of rocks with a little tunnel through it. Really not worth getting excited about. Cool having to cross stepping stones to get there though. Park at the cemetery.
It's fine if you like scrambling over lots of rocks, but the "castle" itself is actually just a small pile of rocks with a little tunnel through it. Really not worth getting excited about. Cool having to cross stepping stones to get there though. Park at the cemetery.
Chris Anderson (6 years ago)
Nice walk be careful on footpath
Nice walk be careful on footpath
