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  • The ivy green

    November 20, 2022 /

    Often woven into Christmas wreaths, ivy is worth a second glance for its lovely leaves and rich folklore

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    The magic of the birch

    February 14, 2013

    Blackthorn: the darkest wood

    January 29, 2022

    The fire of the ash

    August 9, 2016
  • Deirdre and the Sons of Uisneach

    July 13, 2022 /

    The legend of a beautiful woman and three doomed warriors is remembered in a hill fort that bears their name

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    Sweetheart Abbey

    June 14, 2012

    Melrose Abbey

    January 9, 2017

    Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014
  • Torinturk and the fort of the black dog

    May 22, 2022 /

    A hill fort with a spectacular view and an ancient (if rather bloodthirsty) legend

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    Calanais

    June 29, 2025

    The Garvellachs: just below the surface

    September 1, 2013

    Looking at crannogs

    April 21, 2014
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