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Clach a' Mheirlich

Alternative names for Clach a' Mheirlich

Rosskeen; Thief’s Stone

Where is Clach a' Mheirlich?

Clach a' Mheirlich is in the parish of Rosskeen and the county of Ross and Cromarty.

Grid reference: NH 68099 69025

Lat / long: 57.691648, -4.2143272

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OS Map for Clach a' Mheirlich

OS map 438
Dornoch & Tain (Alness & Invergordon)
OS Explorer map 438


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Directions to Clach a' Mheirlich

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Weather at Clach a' Mheirlich

14°C
max 15°C / min 14°C
4km/h NE
1007mb
96%
20%
03:39 21:05

Few clouds
Weather observed at Alness at 06:47
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References (books)

Field Guide to the Pictish Symbol Stones
Alastair Mack
Balgavies, 1997
The Early Christian Monuments of Scotland
J. Romilly Allen
Edinburgh, 1903
The Pictish Guide
Elizabeth Sutherland
Edinburgh, 1997

References (websites)

Canmore

Pictish stones near Clach a' Mheirlich

Dalnavie Class I symbol stone

6.1km away

Ardross Class I symbol stone

6.1km away

Nigg Class II cross slab

12.6km away

Rosemarkie 1 Class II cross slab

12.7km away

Rosemarkie 2 Class III slab

12.7km away

Rosemarkie 3 Class III slab

12.7km away

Rosemarkie 4 Class III slab

12.7km away

Rosemarkie 5 Class III slab

12.7km away

Rosemarkie 6 Class III cross slab

12.7km away
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Pictish sites near Clach a' Mheirlich

Torvean silver chain

25.7km away

Burghead fort

42.7km away

Gaulcross hoard

85.3km away

Parkhill silver chain

132.9km away

Nigg silver chain

141.6km away

Dunnicaer fort

145.4km away

Norrie's Law hoard

176.5km away

Haddington silver chain

211.4km away

Traprain Law silver chain

212.9km away
more Pictish sites....

Pictish placenames near Clach a' Mheirlich

Pitgrudy

24.8km away

Aberscross

32.2km away

Abersky

42.9km away

Aberarder

43.9km away

Aberchalder

50.7km away

Aberlour

63.7km away

Aberchalder

73.8km away

Pitlurg

78.6km away

Aberarder

80.5km away
more Pictish placenames....
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Ancient sites near Clach a' Mheirlich

Eilean na Faoileag crannog

14.9km away

Clootie Well sacred site

15.8km away

Carriblair stone circle, cist

16.3km away

Humberston (site of) stone circle

17.1km away

Balnuaran of Clava kerb cairn and rock art

25.7km away

Balnuaran Of Clava, Centre ring cairn and stone circle

25.7km away

Balnuaran Of Clava, North-East chambered cairn, stone circle and rock art

25.7km away

Balnuaran Of Clava, South-West chambered cairn, stone circle and rock art

25.8km away

Carn Liath broch

37.5km away
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Castles near Clach a' Mheirlich

Inverbreakie Castle (site of)

1.8km away

Newmore Castle

2.9km away

Teaninich Castle

3.0km away

Cnoc a' Chaisteil (site of)

3.1km away

Achnacloich Castle (site of)

4.6km away

Contullich Castle (site of)

4.7km away

Kindeace (site of)

6.2km away

Delny (site of)

6.3km away

Craig Castle

7.1km away
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Accommodation near Clach a' Mheirlich

Kincraig Castle Hotel
hotelInvergordon
2.4km away
Royal Hotel, Cromarty
hotelCromarty
10.6km away
Cromarty Arms Inn
bed and breakfastCromarty
10.7km away
Mackenzie Cottage
self-catering cottageKillen
11.1km away
Cromarty Old Brewery
hotelCromarty
11.2km away
Red Kite Cottage
self-catering cottageKillen
11.9km away
Rosemarkie Camping and Caravanning Club Site
campsiteRosemarkie
13.5km away
Mansfield Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barTain
15.8km away
Tulloch Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDingwall
15.9km away
Royal Hotel Tain
hotel, bar, restaurantTain
16.4km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Clach a' Mheirlich

Plough Inn
pubRosemarkie
12.6km away
Mansfield Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barTain
15.8km away
Tulloch Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDingwall
15.9km away
Royal Hotel Tain
hotel, bar, restaurantTain
16.4km away
Railway Hotel
hotel, barTain
16.5km away
Ben Wyvis Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barStrathpeffer
22.2km away
Golf View Hotel & Spa
hotel, restaurant, barNairn
22.6km away
Culloden House Hotel
hotel, restaurant barInverness
22.9km away
Premier Inn Inverness Centre (Millburn Rd)
hotel, restaurantInverness
23.3km away
Windsor Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barNairn
23.4km away
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Published on the 16th of December 2024 at 10:26 am. Updated on the 16th of December 2024 at 10:58 am.

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