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Lime Kilns (PiPs)

Historic Lime Kilns at Ard Neackie, Sutherland, Scotland captured from across Loch Eriboll.
Ard Neackie (or Ard Neakie depending on which site you are looking at), is a rocky promontory, almost an island, separated from the mainland by a spit of sandy beach. There is still a track leading to the quarry from here.

The Countess of Sutherland and her husband the Marquis of Stafford purchased the estate in 1829 and built the pier which served the ferry from Heilem across Loch Eriboll to Portnancon in the early 19th century , alongside the Heilem Inn. The ferry was in use until the road around the loch was completed.

The ferry house was built in 1831 and housed the ferryman. There was also a building to house the lime kiln and quarry workers and a shop.

The pub was closed in the early 1850's, having been refused a licence. There were problems with the lime kiln and quarry workers indulging in too much alcohol, which must have been dangerous in their line of work, and a sailor was stabbed outside of the pub, and it is likely this led to the licence being refused.

The lime kilns, the pier and the ferry house are listed buildings

The PiPs show wildflowers from the viewpoint and the wider view of Ard Neackie, the lime kilns are on the far left.

I have added a link by The Quarrymen called 'In Spite of All the Danger'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuuOAA9ekbg

it is worth a look to see images of the Quarrymen before they of course became the Beatles!
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Ecobird said:

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22 months ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

Interesting descricption of this place. I particularly like the PIP with a view of the peninsula. HFF Carol.
22 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the contrast, Carol, between the regular form of the lime kilns and the ruggedness of the rockfaces. I have, for a while, been of a mind to photograph the lime kilns in Charlestown in Fife. I haven't done it yet. Maybe one day! All the best, Joe
22 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Marvelous series! Stay well!

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22 months ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellente série joliment partagée et surtout bien informée. Les Pips sont vraiment remarquables.
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine clémente.
22 months ago ( translate )

Fotofan said:

Beautiful landscape.
22 months ago ( translate )

Kawasirius said:

Belles captures de ce lieu splendide avec un descriptif intéressant sur la vie des ouvriers de ces fours à chaux ! Excellent partage, Carol *****
Bonne journée !
22 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Lovely images and interesting information, Carol. HFF and have a great weekend.
22 months ago

Pam J said:

WISH I WAS THERE !
22 months ago

Diana Australis said:

I love this series, Carol. I wish I was there!
Beguiling scenes. Have a great weekend
22 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A lot of these kilns along our coastline Carol. I too have driven along this Loch (quickly) but it was in very poor misty rain. Great series here. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
22 months ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful image

HFF
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting image and note Carol
Happy FF and enjoy your weekend
22 months ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A great photo and details Carol. HFF and happy weekend.
22 months ago