Burghead this afternoon #Burghead #Moray #Scotland #SneakyKipperForLunch

The mysterious Burghead Well in Burghead in Moray, whose origins can only be guessed at. Was it intended as a water source for Burghead Promontory Fort, the Pictish fortress in whose lower ward or annex it would have been found? More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/burghead/well/index.html

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The remains of Burghead promontory fort at Burghead in Moray. This Pictish fortress was occupied for up to 500 years until 884, when it was captured by Sigurd the Mighty, the Norse Earl of Orkney. The Norse were evicted in 1010. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/burghead/fort/index.html

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#Walking from the harbour area in #Burghead open views and historical points of interest characterise this varied coastal route … 😀

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#Burghead, #Moray where I recently moved to. The village itself is a little sleepy but the scenery makes up for it. #moraycoast #MorayFirth

This photo is from earlier in the evening when the men of Burghead take turns to carry the burning Clavie through the streets. Not only is it an arduous task, due to the size & weight, it is also very dangerous. Regardless, they are all very keen to have their turn.

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I took this #photo many years ago, in my pre-digital phase. It is of the fire festival in Burghead called The Burning of the Clavie, which is celebrated every year on the old Hogmanay (January 11).

The burning Clavie (a wooden barrel containing staves covered in tar, mounted on a stand) is carried through the town, and eventually to the Doorie Hill. On the hill, more tar is added so the whole construction, and parts of the hill, are ablaze.

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