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Wednesday 21 JulyTemptation HillIt has been suggested that the name Temptation Hill was given to this spot since courting couples would meet here! A memorial stone in the form of keyhole-shaped granite slab to an unknown 'Kit' is set on a prominent knoll on Temptation Hill above Raasay House, Raasay. It stands 1.37m high and within the circular head is carved a vertical cross with a circular boss at the centre. On each of the arms of the cross is inset a celtic knot. It is reputed to be to the memory of a young lady who had been a frequent visitor to the island who died in 1917. It was recorded by ACFA in 2005 during their ongoing project to record the archaeological and historic monuments on Raasay. Click on the photographs to see a larger image and use the arrows at the left and right of the larger images to scroll through them: |
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| A footpath - but where to? | The memorial stone | |
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| Overlooking the Isle of Skye - notice the "walk-me" foot path at the right | ||
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| We walked along the "walk-me" footpath to Temptation Hill | ||
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| The ferry terminal from Temptation Hill | John was tempted to take a rest on the seat at the top | |
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| John's favourite trees | ||
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| Wonderful sailing | ||
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| A local fishing boat: BRD is for Broardford, Isle of Skye | Another bee! | |
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