A short walk to the colourful clootie well, a tradition dating back to the earliest Celtic times.
There's more to the clootie well than a load of old rags! Traditionally the sick offered pieces of cloth to the well's spirit in the hope of a cure. Whether you believe in the curative effects of the magical well or not, this is a powerful and moving place and well worth a visit.
¼ miles / 0.25 km
Allow ¼ hour
Explore this peaceful Black Isle Wood on a short loop around the Big Burn beneath towering Douglas firs and Western hemlocks.
¾ miles / 1.2 km
Allow ½ hour
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