
The Stones of the Ancestors
Unveiling the Mystery of Scotland's Ancient Monuments
Luath Press Ltd
Published on 28. February 2020
Book
Hardback
234 pages
978-1-912147-80-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Scattered throughout Western Europe are the enigmatic monumental remains of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Stonehenge in the south of England, however, thousands of burial cairns, stone circles, standing stones and rock carvings are found in other parts of the British Isles. For the past 30 years I have been surveying these monuments in Scotland to try and understand what their solar and lunar orientations might have meant in the beliefs of our ancient ancestors.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912147-80-9 (9781912147809)
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Stuart McHardy is a writer, historical scholar, poet, musician, folklorist and renowned lecturer about Scottish history and culture, at home as well as abroad. His unique understanding of tradition comes from a thorough immersion in the storytelling arts and history alike. Former President of the Pictish Arts Society and the Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre, McHardy has occupied lead positions with organisations working towards the aim of rediscovering Scottish national identity.