Crannog -Loch Tay - Scotland

I dedicate this thread to @Zigs.

Husband Pete and I visited the Crannog today and what a fascinating place. A guided tour took us not just into the Crannog but gave us an insight into the way people lived from the Neolithic age up until the 17th century. Surprisingly, although these people were loch dwellers they didn't eat fish, believing them to be sacred.



The roof inside


A byre inside where animals would be kept during bad weather


The main dwelling area for an average of twenty five family members


Below..... three different pole lathes






Showing us how to create holes in stone


.....and how to create fire


A bread oven





A link for anyone wanting further information.
http://www.crannog.co.uk/

 

Nice pictures Sheal, an interesting watch here.

 

Great photos.

(I almost died in the middle of Loch Tay when canoeing there as a schoolkid ) A nice place to meet you maker

 

Smashing photos...and very informative too

 

Very nice

 

Packin me bags, should be up there by Tuesday

 

Thanks all.

See you soon Zigs.