Prehistoric animal carvings discovered for the first time in Scotland
Thought to be up to 5,000 years old, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, they depict two male red deer with fully grown antlers, while other carvings are suggestive of younger deer.
The pictures were discovered by chance in an ancient burial site at Dunchraigaig Cairn, Kilmartin, by Hamish Fenton.
The images are the earliest known animal carvings in Scotland, and the first clear examples of deer carvings from the Neolithic to Early Bronze Age in the whole of the UK.
Kilmartin Glen is known for its high concentration of ancient remains from the period, including some of the clearest cup and ring markings.
The images are the earliest known animal carvings in Scotland, and the first clear examples of deer carvings from the Neolithic to Early Bronze Age in the whole of the UK.
Kilmartin Glen is known for its high concentration of ancient remains from the period, including some of the clearest cup and ring markings.
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The cairn is currently closed while HES carries out further evaluation and puts measures in place to protect the carvings.