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Egypt > Giza Pyramids & Sphinx (4 files)

Photographs of the three Giza pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, temples, Solar Barque museum and western cemetery mastabas, including the Light and Sound Show night views.
Eroded Limestone Block EG050983jhp Gizah Egyptian Western cemetery limestone block erosion wind weathered located between the Great Pyramid behind this rock and Khafre is this warren of old eroded limestone tombs is gradually being excavated and many restored and opened to public view. Keywords: Egypt, Cairo, ancient, Egyptian, Giza, landscape, Mastaba, mastabas, Western, cemetery, royalty, nobles, burial, tombs, Egyptology, archaeology, afterlife, religion, beliefs, death, warren, ruin, erosion, desolate, eerie, death, erosion, soft, weathered, water, wind, windblown, holes, limestone, desert, sand
Eroded Limestone Block EG050975jhp Giza Egypt Western cemetery limestone blocks eroded wind weathered located between the Great Pyramid behind this rock and Khafre is this warren of old eroded limestone tombs is gradually being excavated and many restored and opened to public view. Keywords: Egypt, Cairo, ancient, Egyptian, Giza, landscape, Mastaba, mastabas, Western, cemetery, royalty, nobles, burial, tombs, Egyptology, archaeology, afterlife, religion, beliefs, death, warren, ruin, erosion, desolate, eerie, death, erosion, soft, weathered, water, wind, windblown, holes, limestone, desert, sand
Giza Eroded Tomb EG0269JHP Limestone Extreme Erosion Giza Temples Mastabas Tombs Sand Pitted Photograph between the Valley Temple of Khafre and The Tomb of Queen Khentkawes at Giza but showing the power of Nature to undo all the huge ancient constructions of the Egyptian builders. Keywords: Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Gizah, landscape, south, wall, sand, soft, geology, mastabas, temples, limestone, erosion, wind, ancient, Egyptian, Egyptology, archaeology, slide, scanned
Giza Eroded Pillars EG0267JHP Ancient Egypt Great Pyramid View Extremely Eroded Limestone Columns Photo amongst the southern mastabas and temples near the Tomb of Queen Kentkawes and showing the power of Nature to undo even the greatest achievements of ancient man. Keywords: Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Gizah, upright, Great, Pyramid, south, wall, sand, soft, geology, mastabas, temples, pillars, limestone, erosion, wind, ancient, Egyptian, Egyptology, archaeology, slide, scanned

Egypt > Outlying Pyramids (1 file)

Pictures of pyramids and scenery related to them outwith the main sites of Giza and Saqqara such as Abusir, Dashur, El Lisht, Meydum and Hawara
Abu Ghurab Eroded Blocks EG02AA13jhp Abu Ghurab Nyuserre Solar Obelisk base limestone blocks erosion soft isolated location south of Giza, about 25km from Cairo and situated on the desert escarpment after travelling through rural roads and walking in agricultural land and then the sand. Originally thought to be a pyramid, called Riga but now known to be the Sun-Temple of Nyusere c2453-2422 built on an east-west access and although a very elaborate miniature pyramid complex is now very ruined and is thought to be the only one of six standing that were built in the area. Large alabaster bowls of considerable beauty remain from the slaughterhouse where animals would have been sacrificed for the Heb Sed and in similar stone, a huge four-sided Hetep Altar stone remains intact in front of the base of where a large Solar Obelisk would have stood. 2km away is the site of Abusir whose remaining pyramids can be seen across the desert to the south. Keywords: Egypt, Egyptian, Cairo, Giza, Abu Ghurab, Abu Ghurob, pyramid, Sun-Temple, Nyuserre, Niuserre, Riga, Solar, Obelisk, Benben, alabaster, altar, Hetep, four-sided, ruined, collapsed, God, Re, Heliopolis, River, Nile, Abu Sir, landscape, Egyptology, archaeology, ancient, soft, erosion, limestone, deity, horizon, causeway, buried, pharaoh, royal, tombs, blocks, purification, ceremonial, sacrifice, slaughterhouse, bulls, blood, bowls, channels, drainage, afterlife, travelling, celestial, religion, beliefs, death, burial, gigantic, history, desert, hazy, light, 2002, Fuji, S2, DSLR, digital

Scotland > Ancient Stones (15 files)

The gallery has photos of ancient Scottish sites such as recumbent stone circles, stone circles, long cairns, Pictish carvings and early fortifications including Tap ONoth, Bennachie, Kinord, and most of the following:
Aikey Brae RSC; Balquhain Stone Circle; Brandsbutt Stone; Broomend of Crichie Henge and Pictish Symbol Stone; Castle Fraser Stone Circle; Consumption Dykes, Kingswells; Corsedarder Memorial; Cothiemuir Wood RSC; Craigearn Standing Stone; Craw Stane, Rhynie; Cullerlie Stone Circle; Culsh earthhouse or souterrain; Easter Aquthorthies RSC; Eslie the Greater RSC; Eslie the Lessler RSC; Garrol Wood RSC; Glassel Stone Circle; Kinord Cross; Kirkton of Bourtie RSC; Loanhead of Daviot RSC; Long Cairn, Corsedarder; Maidenstone Symbol Stone; Mid Mar Stone Circle; Nine Staines RSC; Picardy Pictish Symbol Stone; Strichen RSC; Sueno Stone, Forres; Sunhoney RSC; Tomnaverie RSC;

Maidenstone East Face asd8367jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab Scottish Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient east face relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Note the exif in this image shows 2012-it should be 2013. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Maidenstone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, landscape, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected, June, 2013, Nikon, D700, DSLR, camera, digital, photograph, upright
Maidenstone East Face asd8364jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab east face roadside Aberdeenshire Scotland Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Note the exif in this image shows 2012-it should be 2013. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Maidenstone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, landscape, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected, June, 2013, Nikon, D700, DSLR, camera, digital, photograph
Maiden Stone vq9139jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian symbol west face carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Maidenstone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, landscape, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Migvie Cross Slab jkl9308jhp Migvie Stone Cross-slab Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands in the kirkyard of Migvie Church and is easily accessible for the casual visitor. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on gneiss stone, 2 metres high, similar to that at Kinord but held to be of inferior quality. The interlaced filled cross appears crudely squeezed into the stone but has interesting circular projections at the top, suggestive of something hanged. There are also iconic symbols carved into the angles of the cross, namely horseshoe, V-rod, double disc, Z-rod and a pair of shears as well as a horse and rider. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Migvie, symbol, Stone, Logie, Coldstone, Tarland, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, wide, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, V-road, Z-rod, churchyard, kirk, yew, trees, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, Historic, council, public, access
Migvie Cross Slab jkl9301jhp Migvie Stone Cross-slab Deeside Scotland Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands in the kirkyard of Migvie Church and is easily accessible for the casual visitor. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on gneiss stone, 2 metres high, similar to that at Kinord but held to be of inferior quality. The interlaced filled cross appears crudely squeezed into the stone but has interesting circular projections at the top, suggestive of something hanged. There are also iconic symbols carved into the angles of the cross, namely horseshoe, V-rod, double disc, Z-rod and a pair of shears as well as a horse and rider. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Migvie, symbol, Stone, Logie, Coldstone, Tarland, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, ring-headed, cross, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, V-road, Z-rod, churchyard, kirk, yew, trees, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, Historic, council, public, access
Migvie Cross Slab jkl9300jhp Migvie Stone Cross-slab Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands in the kirkyard of Migvie Church and is easily accessible for the casual visitor. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on gneiss stone, 2 metres high, similar to that at Kinord but held to be of inferior quality. The interlaced filled cross appears crudely squeezed into the stone but has interesting circular projections at the top, suggestive of something hanged. There are also iconic symbols carved into the angles of the cross, namely horseshoe, V-rod, double disc, Z-rod and a pair of shears as well as a horse and rider. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Migvie, symbol, Stone, Logie, Coldstone, Tarland, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, V-road, Z-rod, churchyard, kirk, yew, trees, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, Historic, council, public, access
Maidenstone Stone Carving jkl8787jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab side edge carved interlace Donside Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, edge, detail, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Carving jkl8785jhp Maiden Stone closeup mirror comb Pictish Christian Scottish symbol carved ancient relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, closeup, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Carving jkl8784jhp Maiden Stone beast granite carved Scotland Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian symbol ancient relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, close, detail, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, beast, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Carving jkl8783jhp Maiden Stone east face carvings details Pictish Christian symbol Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Carving jkl8781jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab east face spring Scotland Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Bennachie jkl8779jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab Bennachie summit spring Pictish Christian carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. During the winter and spring with the trees bare of foliage it is possible to see the summit of Bennachie. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Bennachie, summit, tap, mither, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Bennachie jkl8777jhp Maiden Stone carved stone spring Bennachie summit Scottish Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. During winter and spring with trees bare of foliage it is possible to see the summit of Bennachie. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Bennachie, summit, tap, mither, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone Stone Bennachie jkl8774jhp Maiden Stone Bennachie spring Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. During the spring with the trees bare of foliage it is possible to see the summit of Bennachie. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Bennachie, summit, tap, mither, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Picardy Pictish Stone VQ9132JHP Picardy Pictish Symbol Stone Incised Carved Ancient Scottish Pillar Insch Aberdeenshire dates from the 6/7th century AD and stands in a field off minor road to Largie near Insch in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. A rough whinstone pillar with three finely incised prehistoric Pictish symbols of double disc and Z-rod, coiled serpent and simple mirror. It is apparently in its original position; near a burial and in view of the nearby hill fort of Dunnideer. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Dunnideer, Insch, Gordon, whinstone, pillar, incised, Pictish, symbols, upright, historic, history, heritage, double, disc, Z-rod, coiled, serpent, mirror

Scotland > Historic Properties (7 files)

This gallery has photographs of Scottish Castles and Fortresses, Stately Homes and Gardens, old churches or kirks and includes most of the following:
Auchindoir Church; Auchindoun Castle; Balmoral Castle; Balvenie Castle; Bass of Inverurie; Bellabeg Motte; Braemar Castle; Brodie Castle; Castle Fraser; Corgarff Castle; Corrichie Monument; Corse O’Neil Castle; Craigellachie Bridge; Crathes Castle; Crathie Kirk; Dalgetie Castle; Deer Abbey; Drum Castle; Duff House; Duffus Castle; Dunnideer; Dunnottar Castle; Elgin Cathedral; Esslemont Castle; Fasque House; Fetternear House; Findlater; Fordyce; Fyvie Castle; Gairnshiel Bridge; Glenbuchat Castle; Haddo House; Hallforest Castle; Huntly Castle; Inchdrewer Castle; Invercauld Bridge O’Dee; Kildrummy Castle; Kincardine O’Neil Kirk; Kindrochit Castle; Kinloss Abbey; Kinneff Church; Knock Castle; Leith Hall; Mar Lodge; Marnoch Kirkyard; Mid Mar Kirk; Monymusk Kirk; Peel of Lumphanan; Pitmedden Gardens; Pluscarden Priory or Abbey; Ruthven Barracks; Slains Castle; Tolquhon Castle; Tullich Kirk; Fort George;
Migvie Church jkl9305jhp Migvie Church ancient site Deeside Aberdeenshire Scottish box granite design located on a very important ancient site which has the Migvie Cross Slab, a carved stone dating to the 8-9th century, with early Christian and Pictish symbolism. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Migvie, Church, box, 1780, Logie, Coldstone, Tarland, archaeology, archaeological, history, parish, tombstone, granite, large, symbol, Stone, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, upright, spring, ring-headed, cross, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, V-road, Z-rod, churchyard, kirk, yew, beech, trees, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, Historic, council, public, access, Coltman, Stephen, Clark
Migvie Church jkl9304jhp Migvie Church ancient site parish Deeside Aberdeenshire Scotland box design located on a very important ancient site which has the Migvie Cross Slab, a carved stone dating to the 8-9th century, with early Christian and Pictish symbolism. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Migvie, Church, box, 1780, Logie, Coldstone, Tarland, archaeology, archaeological, history, parish, tombstone, granite, large, symbol, Stone, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, east, face, Coltman, Clark, Stephen, landscape, spring, ring-headed, cross, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, V-road, Z-rod, churchyard, kirk, yew, beech, trees, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, Historic, council, public, access
Maidenstone West Face asd5570jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab west face Christian knot work detail carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, closeup, face, landscape, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, detail, detailed, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone West Face asd5568jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab Aberdeenshire Christian symbol carved knot work Scotland ancient relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, face, upright, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone West Face asd5565jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab Christian symbol carving knot-work ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, west, face, upright, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone East Face asd8366jhp Maiden Stone Cross-slab east face Aberdeenshire Pictish symbols carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, east, face, landscape, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected
Maidenstone East Face asd8362jhp Maiden Stone East face Cross-slab Aberdeenshire Pictish Christian symbol carved ancient Scottish relic stands by the roadside near Pitcaple and is easily accessible for the causal visit from a small lay-by carpark. It is thought to date from the 9th century AD with a mixture of Pictish and early Christian symbols carved on pink granite stone and is probably one of the last carved in Grampian. It is so-called after the daughter of a local landowner who died during her elopement. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Maiden, symbol, Stone, Pitcaple, Chapel, Garioch, Donside, Gordon, district, archaeology, archaeological, history, Picts, Pictish, early, Christian, granite, pink, slab, Cross-slab, east, face, upright, summer, ring-headed, cross, fish, monsters, spiral, interlace, knot-work, four, incised, symbols, historic, history, heritage, double-sided, comb, Z-rod, centaur, mirror, carving, name, legend, daughter, Balquhain, death, eloping, field, countryside, farming, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, peaceful, trees, woods, Historic, carpark, council, layby, public, access, fenced, winter, covered, protected

Scotland > Morayshire (6 files)

The photographs in this gallery are located in Morayshire and include ancient sites, historic buildings and properties, churches, cathedrals, towns, the countryside and the coast.
MacBeath s Hill Brodie UP280339jhp Scotland Morayshire Brodie Macbeth Hill Witches spring yellow gorse sunny green grass is situated near Brodie Castle on a small back road to the north of the A96 at Hardmuir. Tradition claims is was the site claimed by Shakespeare in his play Macbeth where the King of the same name met the three Witches. It is identified on Ordnance Survey maps as Macbeth’s Hillock. Nearby Brodie Castle which lies between Forres and Nairn in Morayshire Scottish Highlands is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, Brodie, Castle, Macbeth, hill, Hardmuir, Feddan, Cotterton, Blinkbonny, witches, Shakespeare, folklore, tradition, history, walks, woodlands, spring, gorse, yellow, flowers, sunny, sunshine, sun, shining, green, grass, landscape
Brodie Walled Garden UP280335JHP Brodie Castle Walled Garden Forres Nairn Morayshire Scottish Highlands is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, NTS, history, 16th Century, tower house, walled, garden, sliver, birch, bark, seat, walks, woodlands, spring, daffodils, landscape
Brodie Spring Walk UP280313JHP Brodie Castle Daffodil Walk Daffodils Spring Forres Nairn Morayshire Scottish is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, NTS, history, 16th Century, tower house, gardens, walks, woodlands, spring, daffodils, landscape
Brodie Castle Wall UP280338JHP Brodie Castle Scotland Forres Nairn Morayshire Walled Garden Entrance Photo Scottish Highlands is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality and viewed here from the wall near the garden. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, NTS, history, 16th Century, tower house, gardens, walks, woodlands, spring, daffodils, landscape
Brodie Castle Springtime UP280297JHP Brodie Castle Spring Daffodils NTS Property Moray Scotland Foreground Flowers near Forres and Nairn in Morayshire Scottish Highlands is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, NTS, history, 16th Century, tower house, gardens, walks, woodlands, spring, daffodils, landscape
Brodie Castle Daffodils UP280301JHP Brodie Castle Daffodils Springtime Scotland Stock Library Photos Moray Forres Nairn in Morayshire Scottish Highlands is home of the Brodie family, the castle perhaps dates back as far as 1160 and came under attack from Montrose’s army but survived. Many additions were made subsequently and the collections of various items are extensive and of high quality. This became a National Trust for Scotland property in 1980 and is situated about 4.5 miles west of Forres and the grounds are open to the public all the year round. The castle is open April to October at various times. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Morayshire, North, East, Highlands, NTS, history, 16th Century, tower house, gardens, walks, woodlands, spring, daffodils, landscape

Scotland > Rivers, Glens & Lochs (1 file)

The gallery has photographs of Scottish lochs, glens and pictures associated directly with particular rivers in Scotland such as the River Dee, Don, Feugh, Urie, Deveron, Tanar, Dye, and Glen of Dee, Glen Muick and Glenbuchat.
Groddie Ruin up49jhp1763 Morven summer Groddie ruined cottage cement art pillars Logie Coldstone Deeside Scotland farmland rural taken from a single track road leaving the Tarland to A97 Logie Coldstone road signed to Groddie just after the Raebush turning before entering Logie Coldstone. This ruined cottage on the Dinnet estate is what little is left of a South Milton Cottage which was uniquely adorned with arty cement Grecian pillars with spiralling vine and leaves the workmanship of a previous eccentric tenant Sandy Robb and which I featured in my book Grampian published by Alan Sutton Publishing in their series Photographer's Britain in 1993. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Tarland, Royal Deeside, Deeside, Groddie, Milton, Raebush, Logie, Coldstone, roadside, Morven, hill, summer, landscape, cottage, ruin, derelict, Grecian, pillars, cement, art, vine, leaves, farming, agriculture, fields, grass, forest, larch, pines, silver, birch, countryside, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, sun, sunshine, blue, sky, white, clouds, June, 2007, Fuji, S5Pro

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