Crannogs

Literally, artificial islands, whose origins appear to begin in the Iron Age. Most crannogs are found in the Scottish Highlands – for obvious reasons.  Crannogs are generally of domestic archaeological interest, being safe places for people to live, with pathways leading to them being just under the water-line, disabling intruders from entering people’s abodes unless they know the exact route.  Some crannogs seem to have had ritual enacted on them.

Site Name

Species

Grid-Reference / What3Words

An Doirlinn, Eriska, Argyll Crannog NM 9011 4239
Dalineun Isle, Kilmore, Loch Nell, Argyll Crannog NM 88350 26628
Loch a’ Mhuillin, Oban, Argyll Crannog (destroyed) NM 857 293
Lochan na Gealaich, Kilchrenan, Argyll Crannog NN 0496 2338
Loch Seil, Kilninver, Argyll Crannog NM 80390 20292
Moss of Achnacree, Benderloch, Argyll Crannog (destroyed) NM 9107 3669