Stones of Wonder

21 January 2010 by Tristan Gooley

stonesofwonderJust back from a little research in the New Forest. While I gather my thoughts about all the natural clues to wayfinding that the Forest revealed I just thought I’d let you know about a great website from a different part of our island. Stonesofwonder.com is a very informative guide to the prehistoric sites of stone monuments of Scotland, all arranged with celestial observation or inspiration in mind. There is information about the location of sites like  Ardachearanbeg, Clochkell, Cultoon, Finlaggan, Drumtroddan, Clava, Callanish and Stillaig, to name a few, and details about their relationship with moments like the equinoxes, solstices and lunar standstills. The website is well worth a visit, and much more accesible than the real things at this time of year.

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Happy Summer Solstice

21 June 2009 by Tristan Gooley

Happy Summer Solstice everyone. Sunrise and sunset will be closer to north than east or west at this time of year for most of Scotland.

This photo is taken looking southeast. The setting sunlight can be seen bouncing off the northwestern edges of the clouds.

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The Natural Navigator is the school set up by Tristan Gooley to research and teach natural navigation.

Natural navigation is the art of being able to find your way solely by using nature. It encompasses using the sun, moon, stars, weather, water, land, plants and animals.

The courses are designed for those who enjoy the outdoors. Who comes on the courses? Read the feedback from those who have been on the courses here.

If you would like to know more about natural navigation you can browse the website, read about my natural navigation book, or listen to a BBC Radio 4 programme.

 

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