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Location: Bettyhill, Strathnaver And Altnaharra, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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October 27, 2022

According to local legend, an 8th-century Christian holy man called Maol Ruadh, or The Red Priest, made his dwelling here. According to the story, the Red Priest was killed at the entrance to the cairn by a band of Viking raiders.

Part of the Pictish Trail

highlandpictishtrail.co.uk/project/red-priests-stone

britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Sutherland/skail-chambered-cairn.htm

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