Accommodation in and around Burghead
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Burghead - small town on the souther bank of the Moray Firth.
Places near Burghead: Elgin | Forres | Nairn | Fochabers | Lossiemouth
Burghead Picture Gallery
Reflection of the ruins in a still River Lossie in the early morning light.
Photo: Copyright Burghead Cottage www.burgheadcottage.com
Condemned in the eighteenth century as "an abominable heathenish practice", the Burning of the Clavie still takes place on the night of January 11 (the original Hogmanay before the calendar changed in 1660). The "Clavie" is a half barrel filled with wood shavings and tar. It is carried, burning, clockwise around the streets of Burghead before being set down on a stone altar, remains of the old Pictish fort on the ancient Doorie Hill. More fuel is added until the hillside is ablaze with a beacon of fire and embers are said to bring good luck. In 1704 a law was passed against Clavies. But the ritual practice of Clavie burning still continues in Burghead...
Photo: Copyright Burghead Cottage www.burgheadcottage.com
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Mrs Wendy Clements
Burghead Cottage Self Catering Accommodation
5 Church Street
Burghead
near Elgin
IV30 5XH
Telephone: 01261 843386
Web: http://www.burgheadcottage.com
Email: holidays@burgheadcottage.com
Refurbished fisherman’s cottage with all modern comforts, close to site of Burghead’s old Pictish Fort, harbour and stunning sands of Roseisle Beach on the Moray Firth. Small sheltered and enclosed garden. Well behaved dogs welcome. Ideally located, not just for a beach or dolphin spotting holiday, but also for touring the Malt Whisky and Castle trails, as well as longer day trips to places such as the Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness or Inverness.