Time Travel to Ancient Days on the Machars

Jutting out into the Solway Firth, the Machars peninsula is an area steeped in ancient history and adorned with remnants of its Iron Age past. Discover our collection of mesmerizing sites that offer a glimpse into the lives of those who once inhabited these lands.

This area is abundant with evidence of Iron Age occupation and the Romans called the native people here the “Novantae”. There was trading and contact with the Roman Empire, although there is no evidence of military camps here on the Machars peninsula. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the past as you journey to hilltop fortified sites, discover crannogs – loch dwellings on piles – at the inland lochs and ponder the mystery of an excellent standing stone circle. As you explore allow yourself to envision the bustling communities that once thrived here. Uncover layers of history, connecting the dots between the settlers who left their mark on this captivating landscape.

NB. Go prepared for walking in the outdoors over rough terrain with adequate footwear and supplies and appropriate maps and compass. Specific GPS coordinates are given in some cases where the sites are within a larger postcode. Phone signals are not always reliable so please ensure you have a back up.