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Ardan Breac is a shieling site located approximately 2780 metres west-north-west of Balgrennie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Shielings were seasonal settlements used by pastoral communities, particularly during the summer months when livestock was moved to upland pastures for grazing. The site represents evidence of transhumance practices that were common in the Scottish Highlands and uplands from the medieval period through to the early modern era. As an archaeological monument, Ardan Breac contributes to understanding historical land use patterns and the pastoral economy of rural Scotland.
Ardan Breac, shielings 2780m WNW of Balgrennie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11791. View the official record →
Ardan Breac is a shieling site located approximately 2780 metres west-north-west of Balgrennie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11791.
Ardan Breac, shielings 2780m WNW of Balgrennie is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11791.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of (0.3 km), Balgrennie, hut circle and field system 3170m WNW of (0.7 km), Clais Garbh, shieling group 1660m W of Groddie Cottage (1.2 km).
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