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Red Priest's Stone

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Red Priest's Stone

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  • Location: Bettyhill, Strathnaver And Altnaharra, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    October 27, 2022

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    According to local legend, an 8th-century Christian holy man called Maol Ruadh, or The Red Priest, made his dwelling here. According to the story, the Red Priest was killed at the entrance to the cairn by a band of Viking raiders.

    Part of the Pictish Trail
    highlandpictishtrail.co.uk/project/red-priests-stone

    britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Sutherland/skail-chambered-cairn.htm
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    Elevation 40 m

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    Friday 8 May

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    Location: Bettyhill, Strathnaver And Altnaharra, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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