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The Well of the Dead, Culloden Moor - the body of Alexander MacGillivray of Dunmaglass the leader of Clan Chattan was found here. Alexander MacGillivray led his men on such a ferocious charge that he broke through the first line of defence of Cumberland's army before being killed. Legend has it that Highlanders are still seen drinking from the well...

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Stones at Culloden marking the site of the burial of various clans. These types of markers are scattered all over the moor. Legend has it, the heather will no longer grow where the graves are located... nor do birds sing over the moor.

St. James well drinking cup in Donohill, Tipperary County. Well water is believed to be most potent on the eve of a Saint's feast day

Jerusalem pub, Nottingham, England

Legend says that the pub was named the Last Drop because this was where those condemned to die by hanging would have their last drink! The menu is not very extensive, but come here for some Scottish cuisine like neeps and tatties or classic fish and chips and you won't be disappointed.

The oldest relic of the Armstrong clan. It stands 8 ft high and is carved from stone. It was erected (1320) in the memory of Alexander Armstrong, 2nd Laird Mangerton who was killed at Hermitage Castle by the wicked William de Soulis. Legends say this is the place where Armstrong's clansmen rested with his body overnight before taking him to Ettleton Cemetery (Ettleton Kirkyard) for burial - resting place for several other Armstrongs. Ettleton is a village near Castleton, Scottish Borders.

Sláinte is commonly used as a drinking toast in Ireland, literally translating as “health”.

The Nine Ladies of Stanton Moor, Derbyshire, England. Neolithic stone circle, (each about 3 ft. high, circle is 33 ft. in diameter), c. 2000-1000 BC; according to legend, the nine standing stones are witches caught dancing on the Sabbath to the sounds of the Devil's fiddle playing. Photograph copyright 1996. ... chinese johnny


in denmark, 1950, two brothers were digging peat to be used as fuel when they came across what is now known as the tollund man. he still had hair, skin, and a five o'clock shadow, so they assumed it was a recent murder victim and called the police. upon arrival, they noticed rope around his neck: this wasn't a recent murder victim. in fact, the body was from 300-400 BC, and was shockingly well preserved by the peat.

Scotland is home to the oldest tree in Europe (pictured), a twisted yew which has stood in Fortingall for 3,000 years. According to local legend, Pontius Pilate was born in its shade and played there as a child

Russian women and children recently liberated from a German concentration camp lay flowers at the bodies of 4 dead American soldiers. Russian eye witnesses reported the Americans were slain by German officers after they surrendered. Hilden, Germany 1945.